Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Species:
ambiguum
ID:
681648

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hook. & Arn.) Engl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1889

Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam. 3(1): 192 (1889)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000680981



Common Names

  • Eubrachion ambiguum
  • Ambiguous Daisy
  • Ambiguum Daisy


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Synonyms

  • Eubrachion andalgalense Abbiatti [unknown]
  • Eubrachion arnottii Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Eubrachion brasiliense Eichler [unknown]
  • Viscum ambiguum Hook. & Arn. [unknown]

Description

Eubrachion ambiguum (also called ambiguous eubrachion, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub with a spreading crown. It is native to Mexico and grows in dry, open forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Eubrachion ambiguum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Eubrachion ambiguum var. jamaicense Krug & Urb.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Eubrachion ambiguum is a small, white, star-shaped flower, with five petals and five sepals. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed, which is dispersed by wind. The seedlings are small, with a single cotyledon and a pair of opposite, simple leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eubrachion ambiguum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is hardy in USDA zones 6-9.

Where to Find Eubrachion ambiguum

Eubrachion ambiguum is native to tropical and subtropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and China.

Eubrachion ambiguum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eubrachion ambiguum?

Eubrachion ambiguum

What is the common name of Eubrachion ambiguum?

Ambiguum

What is the natural habitat of Eubrachion ambiguum?

Tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas

Species in the Eubrachion genus

Species in the Santalaceae family

Acanthosyris annonagustata, Acanthosyris asipapote, Acanthosyris falcata, Acanthosyris glabrata, Acanthosyris paulo-alvinii, Acanthosyris spinescens, Amphorogyne celastroides, Amphorogyne spicata, Amphorogyne staufferi, Anthobolus erythrocaulis, Anthobolus filifolius, Anthobolus foveolatus, Anthobolus leptomeroides, Antidaphne amazonensis, Antidaphne andina, Antidaphne antidaphneoides, Antidaphne glaziovii, Antidaphne hondurensis, Antidaphne punctulata, Antidaphne schottii, Antidaphne viscoidea, Antidaphne wrightii, Arceuthobium abietinum, Arceuthobium abietis-religiosae, Arceuthobium americanum, Arceuthobium apachecum, Arceuthobium azoricum, Arceuthobium bicarinatum, Arceuthobium blumeri, Arceuthobium californicum, Arceuthobium campylopodum, Arceuthobium chinense, Arceuthobium cyanocarpum, Arceuthobium divaricatum, Arceuthobium douglasii, Arceuthobium gillii, Arceuthobium globosum, Arceuthobium guatemalense, Arceuthobium hondurense, Arceuthobium juniperi-procerae, Arceuthobium littorum, Arceuthobium microcarpum, Arceuthobium minutissimum, Arceuthobium monticola, Arceuthobium nigrum, Arceuthobium occidentale, Arceuthobium oxycedri, Arceuthobium pendens, Arceuthobium pini, Arceuthobium pusillum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2802533: Based on the initial data import
William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
George Arnott Walker-Arnott (1799-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arn.' in the authors string.
Adolf Engler (1844-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engl.' in the authors string.