Erianthemum schelei - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
schelei
ID:
671901
Status:
valid
Authors:
Tiegh.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1895
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 42: 248 (1895)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000671233
Common Names
- Erianthemum schelei
- Schele's Erianthemum
- Schele Erianthemum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Erianthemum schelei (also called 'Schele's 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 schelei 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 schelei are yellow and tubular in shape. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, round leaves.
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Erianthemum schelei 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 schelei
Erianthemum schelei is native to the Mediterranean region, as well as parts of North Africa and the Middle East.
Erianthemum schelei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Erianthemum schelei?
Erianthemum schelei
What are the common names of Erianthemum schelei?
Common names include Schele's Daisy and Schele's Daisy Bush
What is the natural habitat of Erianthemum schelei?
Erianthemum schelei is native to South Africa
Species in the Erianthemum genus
Erianthemum aethiopicum, Erianthemum alveatum, Erianthemum commiphorae, Erianthemum dregei, Erianthemum lanatum, Erianthemum lindense, Erianthemum melanocarpum, Erianthemum ngamicum, Erianthemum nyikense, Erianthemum occultum, Erianthemum rotundifolium, Erianthemum schelei, Erianthemum schmitzii, Erianthemum taborensis, Erianthemum virescens, Erianthemum viticola, Erianthemum taborense,
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-2792480: Based on the initial data import
Philippe Édouard Léon Van Tieghem (1839-1914): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tiegh.' in the authors string.