Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
densifolium
ID:
671909

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Benth.) H.Mason

Source:
cmp

Year:
1945

Citation Micro:
Madroño 8: 73 (1945)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000671241



Common Names

  • Eriastrum densifolium
  • Dense-Leaved Eriastrum
  • Dense Leaved Eriastrum


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Description

Eriastrum densifolium (also called Dense-leaved Woolly Star, among many other common names) is a small herbaceous perennial that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to the western United States and is found in open woodlands and grasslands. The leaves are narrow and linear, and the flowers are white in colour.

Uses & Benefits

Eriastrum densifolium 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Eriastrum densifolium sub. austromontanum (T.T.Craig) H.Mason
Eriastrum densifolium sub. elongatum (Benth.) H.Mason
Eriastrum densifolium sub. mohavense (T.T.Craig) H.Mason
Eriastrum densifolium sub. sanctorum (Milliken) H.Mason
Eriastrum densifolium sub. patens (Hoover) S.J.De Groot

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Eriastrum densifolium 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

Eriastrum densifolium 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 Eriastrum densifolium

Eriastrum densifolium is native to the Mediterranean region, as well as parts of North Africa and the Middle East.

Eriastrum densifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eriastrum densifolium?

Eriastrum densifolium

What are the common names of Eriastrum densifolium?

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

What is the natural habitat of Eriastrum densifolium?

Eriastrum densifolium is native to South Africa

Species in the Polemoniaceae family

Acanthogilia gloriosa, Aliciella caespitosa, Aliciella formosa, Aliciella haydenii, Aliciella heterostyla, Aliciella humillima, Aliciella hutchinsifolia, Aliciella latifolia, Aliciella leptomeria, Aliciella lottiae, Aliciella mcvickerae, Aliciella micromeria, Aliciella nyensis, Aliciella pentstemonoides, Aliciella pinnatifida, Aliciella ripleyi, Aliciella sedifolia, Aliciella stenothyrsa, Aliciella subacaulis, Aliciella subnuda, Aliciella tenuis, Aliciella triodon, Aliciella monoensis, Aliciella cliffordii, Allophyllum divaricatum, Allophyllum gilioides, Allophyllum glutinosum, Allophyllum integrifolium, Allophyllum nemophilophyllum, Bonplandia geminiflora, Bonplandia linearis, Bryantiella palmeri, Cantua dendritica, Cantua mediamnis, Cantua volcanica, Cantua alutacea, Cantua bicolor, Cantua buxifolia, Cantua candelilla, Cantua coerulea, Cantua cordata, Cantua cuzcoensis, Cantua flexuosa, Cantua glutinosa, Cantua hibrida, Cantua longifolia, Cantua megapotamica, Cantua ovata, Cantua pyrifolia, Cantua quercifolia,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2792489: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Herbert Louis Mason (1896-1994): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Mason' in the authors string.