Status:
valid
Authors:
Briq.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1894
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 19: 187 (1894)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000832276
Common Names
- Aeollanthus elsholtzioides
- Elsholtz's Aeollanthus
- Elsholtz's False Ash
Description
Aeollanthus elsholtzioides (also called Elsholtz's Aeollanthus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the bellflower family native to western North America. It is an annual herb with a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with a single flower head. It grows in moist, open habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Aeollanthus elsholtzioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control and as a windbreak. The leaves of this plant are used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Aeollanthus elsholtzioides has small, white flowers that bloom in early spring. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Aeollanthus elsholtzioides is a deciduous shrub that can be propagated from cuttings taken in late summer or early fall. The cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and should be about 4-6 inches long. The cuttings should be placed in a moist medium such as sand or perlite and kept in a warm, humid environment until they root. Once the cuttings have rooted, they can be transplanted into individual pots and grown until they are ready to be planted in the garden.
Where to Find Aeollanthus elsholtzioides
Aeollanthus elsholtzioides is native to China.
Aeollanthus elsholtzioides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aeollanthus elsholtzioides?
Aeollanthus elsholtzioides
What is the common name of Aeollanthus elsholtzioides?
False Ash
What type of plant is Aeollanthus elsholtzioides?
Deciduous shrub
Species in the Aeollanthus genus
Aeollanthus haumannii,
Aeollanthus rydingianus,
Aeollanthus abyssinicus,
Aeollanthus alternatus,
Aeollanthus ambustus,
Aeollanthus angolensis,
Aeollanthus angustifolius,
Aeollanthus breviflorus,
Aeollanthus buchnerianus,
Aeollanthus candelabrum,
Aeollanthus caudatus,
Aeollanthus cucullatus,
Aeollanthus densiflorus,
Aeollanthus elsholtzioides,
Aeollanthus engleri,
Aeollanthus fruticosus,
Aeollanthus holstii,
Aeollanthus homblei,
Aeollanthus lisowskii,
Aeollanthus lobatus,
Aeollanthus myrianthus,
Aeollanthus namibiensis,
Aeollanthus neglectus,
Aeollanthus paradoxus,
Aeollanthus parvifolius,
Aeollanthus petiolatus,
Aeollanthus pinnatifidus,
Aeollanthus plicatus,
Aeollanthus pubescens,
Aeollanthus rehmannii,
Aeollanthus repens,
Aeollanthus rivularis,
Aeollanthus saxatilis,
Aeollanthus sedoides,
Aeollanthus serpiculoides,
Aeollanthus stuhlmannii,
Aeollanthus suaveolens,
Aeollanthus subacaulis,
Aeollanthus subintegrus,
Aeollanthus trifidus,
Aeollanthus tuberosus,
Aeollanthus ukamensis,
Aeollanthus viscosus,
Aeollanthus zanzibaricus,
Species in the Lamiaceae family
Acanthomintha duttonii,
Acanthomintha ilicifolia,
Acanthomintha lanceolata,
Acanthomintha obovata,
Acanthoprasium frutescens,
Acanthoprasium integrifolium,
Achyrospermum aethiopicum,
Achyrospermum africanum,
Achyrospermum axillare,
Achyrospermum carvalhoi,
Achyrospermum ciliatum,
Achyrospermum cryptanthum,
Achyrospermum dasytrichum,
Achyrospermum densiflorum,
Achyrospermum erythobotrys,
Achyrospermum fruticosum,
Achyrospermum laterale,
Achyrospermum micranthum,
Achyrospermum mildbraedii,
Achyrospermum oblongifolium,
Achyrospermum parviflorum,
Achyrospermum purpureum,
Achyrospermum schimperi,
Achyrospermum schlechteri,
Achyrospermum seychellarum,
Achyrospermum tisserantii,
Achyrospermum urens,
Achyrospermum wallichianum,
Achyrospermum scandens,
Acinos alpinus,
Acrotome angustifolia,
Acrotome fleckii,
Acrotome hispida,
Acrotome inflata,
Acrotome mozambiquensis,
Acrotome pallescens,
Acrotome tenuis,
Acrotome thorncroftii,
Acrymia ajugiflora,
Aegiphila aracaensis,
Aegiphila hystricina,
Aegiphila aculeifera,
Aegiphila alba,
Aegiphila anomala,
Aegiphila arcta,
Aegiphila australis,
Aegiphila bogotensis,
Aegiphila boliviana,
Aegiphila brachiata,
Aegiphila bracteolosa,