Cuminia eriantha - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Benth.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1848
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 12: 258 (1848)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000933498
Common Names
- Cuminia eriantha
- Eriantha Cuminia
- Eriantha Sage
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cuminia eriantha (also called Erianthus, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial native to North America. It is a member of the Lamiaceae family and grows to a height of up to 1 m. It has a woody rootstock and lanceolate leaves that are covered with white hairs. It is found in dry, sunny habitats such as prairies, meadows, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Cuminia eriantha is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and landscaping. It is also used in traditional medicines, as its leaves have anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Cuminia eriantha var. erianthaCuminia eriantha var. fernandezia (Colla) Harley
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cuminia eriantha has small, white flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with a single cotyledon.
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Cuminia eriantha can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in partial to full shade and is drought tolerant once established. It can tolerate a wide range of soil types.
Where to Find Cuminia eriantha
Cuminia eriantha can be found in the mountains of Europe, Asia, and North America.
Species in the Cuminia genus
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-52294: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.