Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Species:
rotundifolium
ID:
671899

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wiens & Polhill

Source:
cmp

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
Mistletoes Africa : 242 (1998)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000671231



Common Names

  • Erianthemum rotundifolium
  • Round-Leaved Erianthemum
  • Round Leaved Erianthemum


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Description

Erianthemum rotundifolium (also called 'Round-leaved Erianthemum', among many other common names) is a small, perennial herb with yellow flowers and a woody stem. It is native to South Africa and typically grows in rocky outcrops and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Erianthemum rotundifolium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock. It can also be used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Erianthemum rotundifolium are yellow and tubular in shape. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, round leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erianthemum rotundifolium is a perennial plant that grows best in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. When propagating from seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist. When propagating from cuttings, take stem cuttings in the spring or early summer and place them in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and the cuttings should root in a few weeks.

Where to Find Erianthemum rotundifolium

Erianthemum rotundifolium can be found in the Mediterranean region, as well as in parts of North Africa and the Middle East.

Erianthemum rotundifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erianthemum rotundifolium?

Erianthemum rotundifolium

What are the common names of Erianthemum rotundifolium?

Common names include Round-Leaved Daisy and Round-Leaved Daisy Bush

What is the natural habitat of Erianthemum rotundifolium?

Erianthemum rotundifolium is native to South Africa

Species in the Loranthaceae family

Actinanthella menyharthii, Actinanthella wyliei, Aetanthus andreanus, Aetanthus colombianus, Aetanthus coriaceus, Aetanthus dichotomus, Aetanthus engelsii, Aetanthus macranthus, Aetanthus mutisii, Aetanthus nodosus, Aetanthus ornatus, Aetanthus ovalis, Aetanthus trifolius, Aetanthus prolongatus, Aetanthus sessilifolius, Aetanthus verticillatus, Aetanthus megaphyllus, Aetanthus pascoensis, Aetanthus tachirensis, Aetanthus validus, Agelanthus atrocoronatus, Agelanthus bipartitus, Agelanthus brunneus, Agelanthus combreticola, Agelanthus copaiferae, Agelanthus crassifolius, Agelanthus deltae, Agelanthus dichrous, Agelanthus discolor, Agelanthus djurensis, Agelanthus dodonaeifolius, Agelanthus elegantulus, Agelanthus entebbensis, Agelanthus falcifolius, Agelanthus flammeus, Agelanthus fuellebornii, Agelanthus gilgii, Agelanthus glaucoviridis, Agelanthus glomeratus, Agelanthus gracilis, Agelanthus guineensis, Agelanthus henriquesii, Agelanthus heteromorphus, Agelanthus igneus, Agelanthus irangensis, Agelanthus kayseri, Agelanthus keilii, Agelanthus krausei, Agelanthus kraussianus, Agelanthus lancifolius,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2792479: Based on the initial data import
Roger Marcus Polhill (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Polhill' in the authors string.
Delbert Wiens (b.1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wiens' in the authors string.