Status:
valid
Authors:
(A.Gray) Standl. & L.O.Williams
Source:
cmp
Year:
1953
Citation Micro:
Ceiba 3: 172 (1953)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000670783
Common Names
- Eremogone aberrans
- Aberrans Eremogone
- Aberrant Eremogone
Description
Eremogone aberrans (also called Sand-bur, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a low-growing habit and is characterized by its small, yellow-green flowers and its long, slender leaves. It is found in sandy soils, open woods, and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Eremogeton grandiflorus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Eremogeton grandiflorus is yellow, with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown nut. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Eremogeton grandiflorus can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a well-drained soil in a sunny position and is drought tolerant. It is best grown in a rock garden or in a container.
Where to Find Eremogeton grandiflorus
Eremogeton grandiflorus is native to South Africa and can be found in the provinces of Limpopo, Mpumalanga, and KwaZulu-Natal.
Eremogeton grandiflorus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Eremogeton grandiflorus?
Eremogeton grandiflorus
What is the common name of Eremogeton grandiflorus?
Large-flowered Eremogeton
What is the natural habitat of Eremogeton grandiflorus?
Dry hillsides and rocky slopes
Species in the Eremogeton genus
Species in the Scrophulariaceae family
Alonsoa acutifolia,
Alonsoa auriculata,
Alonsoa caulialata,
Alonsoa hirsuta,
Alonsoa honoraria,
Alonsoa linearis,
Alonsoa meridionalis,
Alonsoa minor,
Alonsoa pallida,
Alonsoa peduncularis,
Alonsoa serrata,
Alonsoa unilabiata,
Ameroglossum pernambucense,
Ameroglossum manoel-felixii,
Ameroglossum alatum,
Ameroglossum asperifolium,
Ameroglossum bicolor,
Ameroglossum fulniorum,
Ameroglossum genaroanum,
Ameroglossum intermedium,
Ameroglossum xukuruorum,
Androya decaryi,
Antherothamnus pearsonii,
Anticharis arabica,
Anticharis ebracteata,
Anticharis glandulosa,
Anticharis imbricata,
Anticharis inflata,
Anticharis juncea,
Anticharis scoparia,
Anticharis senegalensis,
Anticharis namibensis,
Anticharis kaokoensis,
Anticharis angolensis,
Aptosimum albomarginatum,
Aptosimum arenarium,
Aptosimum decumbens,
Aptosimum elongatum,
Aptosimum eriocephalum,
Aptosimum glandulosum,
Aptosimum gossweileri,
Aptosimum indivisum,
Aptosimum lineare,
Aptosimum marlothii,
Aptosimum molle,
Aptosimum neglectum,
Aptosimum patulum,
Aptosimum procumbens,
Aptosimum pumilum,
Aptosimum spinescens,
References
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:93382-2: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].