Status:
valid
Authors:
R.M.King & H.Rob.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1974
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 28: 282, figs (1974)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000062463
Common Names
- Eitenia Praxeloides
- Praxeloides Eitenia
- Eitenia
Description
Eitenia praxeloides (also called Praxeloides Eitenia, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows to a height of 6-12 inches. It is native to South America, and is found in grasslands and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Eitenia praxeloides is used as an ornamental plant in landscaping, as a medicinal herb, and as an ingredient in traditional Chinese medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Eitenia praxeloides is a small, white flower with a yellow center, and the seeds are small, dry and brown. The seedlings are small, thin and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Eitenia praxeloides is an annual herb native to the Mediterranean region. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is typically done through seed. Seeds should be sown in the spring and lightly covered with soil.
Where to Find Eitenia praxeloides
Eitenia praxeloides is native to South America and can be found in moist, shady areas.
Eitenia praxeloides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Eitenia praxeloides?
Eitenia praxeloides
What is the common name of Eitenia praxeloides?
Praxiteles' Eitenia
What is the family of Eitenia praxeloides?
Asteraceae
Species in the Eitenia genus
Species in the Asteraceae family
Aaronsohnia pubescens,
Aaronsohnia factorovskyi,
Abrotanella filiformis,
Abrotanella rostrata,
Abrotanella linearis,
Abrotanella trilobata,
Abrotanella muscosa,
Abrotanella inconspicua,
Abrotanella trichoachaenia,
Abrotanella caespitosa,
Abrotanella nivigena,
Abrotanella pusilla,
Abrotanella linearifolia,
Abrotanella papuana,
Abrotanella rosulata,
Abrotanella emarginata,
Abrotanella fertilis,
Abrotanella spathulata,
Abrotanella purpurea,
Abrotanella patearoa,
Abrotanella submarginata,
Abrotanella diemii,
Abrotanella scapigera,
Abrotanella forsterioides,
Acamptopappus shockleyi,
Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus,
Acanthocephalus benthamianus,
Acanthocephalus amplexifolius,
Acanthocladium dockeri,
Acanthodesmos distichus,
Acanthodesmos gibarensis,
Acanthospermum humile,
Acanthospermum consobrinum,
Acanthospermum glabratum,
Acanthospermum microcarpum,
Acanthospermum hispidum,
Acanthospermum australe,
Acanthospermum lecocarpoides,
Acanthostyles buniifolius,
Acanthostyles saucechicoensis,
Achillea buiana,
Achillea conrathii,
Achillea cucullata,
Achillea styriaca,
Achillea clavennae,
Achillea cappadocica,
Achillea huber-morathii,
Achillea ptarmicoides,
Achillea sieheana,
Achillea barrelieri,