Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
erythropappus
ID:
2467

Status:
valid

Authors:
(DC.) MacLeish

Source:
gcc

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 74(2): 284 (1987): (1987)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000001796

Common Names

  • Red-Fruited Eremanthus
  • Red-Fruited Cottonrose
  • Red-Fruited Woolybush

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Synonyms

  • Vanillosmopsis glomerata Sch.Bip. [unknown]
  • Vanillosmopsis lanceolata (Vell.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Albertinia erythropappa DC. [unknown]
  • Albertinia incanescens Mart. ex Baker [unknown]
  • Albertinia claussenii Sch.Bip. ex Baker [unknown]
  • Vernonia glomerata Sch.Bip. [unknown]
  • Albertinia candolleana Gardner [unknown]
  • Vanillosmopsis candolleana Sch.Bip. [unknown]
  • Albertinia incanescens Mart. ex Colla [unknown]
  • Chresta lanceolata Vell. [unknown]
  • Vanillosmopsis erythropappa Sch.Bip. [unknown]

Description

Eremanthus erythropappus (also called Red-top, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to South America. It has a woody base and yellow, daisy-like flowers. It grows in open woodland, grassland, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Eremanthus erythropappus is a popular ornamental plant, often used in flower beds and as a border plant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Eremanthus erythropappus is a white, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eremanthus erythropappus is a perennial herb native to South America. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a well-drained soil in a sunny position and is drought tolerant. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.

Where to Find Eremanthus erythropappus

Eremanthus erythropappus is native to South America and can be found in moist, grassy areas.

Eremanthus erythropappus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eremanthus erythropappus?

Eremanthus erythropappus

What are the common names of Eremanthus erythropappus?

Cotton-bush, Cotton-thorn, Cotton-plant

What is the natural habitat of Eremanthus erythropappus?

It is found in dry, rocky, and sandy soils of South Africa

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,

References

Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
Nanda F. Fleming MacLeish (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'MacLeish' in the authors string.