Status:
valid
Authors:
(DC.) MacLeish
Source:
gcc
Year:
1987
Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 74: 283. 1987
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000117916
Common Names
- Eremanthus polycephalus
- Many-headed Eremanthus
- Many-headed Woolybush
Synonyms
- Vanillosmopsis polycephala Sch.Bip. [unknown]
- Vanillosmopsis saligna Sch.Bip. [unknown]
- Albertinia polycephala DC. [unknown]
- Albertinia multiflora Mart. ex DC. [unknown]
- Albertinia multiflora Mart. ex Baker [deprecated]
- Albertinia saligna Mart. ex DC. [unknown]
- Albertinia saligna Mart. [unknown]
- Albertinia multiflora Mart. [unknown]
Description
Eremanthus polycephalus (also called Many-headed Eremanthus, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to South America. It is characterized by its woolly leaves and stems, and its white flower heads. It typically grows in open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Eremanthus polycephalus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a food source and for medicinal purposes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Eremanthus polycephalus has small white flowers with yellow centers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Eremanthus polycephalus is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in a variety of soil types. It can be propagated by seed or division and may require staking in exposed areas.
Where to Find Eremanthus polycephalus
Eremanthus polycephalus is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America and can be found in moist, shady areas.
Eremanthus polycephalus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Eremanthus polycephalus?
Eremanthus polycephalus
What type of plant is Eremanthus polycephalus?
Herb
Where is Eremanthus polycephalus native to?
South America
Species in the Eremanthus genus
Eremanthus reflexo-auriculatus,
Eremanthus erythropappus,
Eremanthus cinctus,
Eremanthus argenteus,
Eremanthus elaeagnus,
Eremanthus pabstii,
Eremanthus veadeiroensis,
Eremanthus rondoniensis,
Eremanthus glomeratus,
Eremanthus auriculatus,
Eremanthus mollis,
Eremanthus crotonoides,
Eremanthus incanus,
Eremanthus glomerulatus,
Eremanthus santosii,
Eremanthus capitatus,
Eremanthus brasiliensis,
Eremanthus hatschbachii,
Eremanthus leucodendron,
Eremanthus polycephalus,
Eremanthus mattogrossensis,
Eremanthus harleyi,
Eremanthus goyazensis,
Eremanthus arboreus,
Eremanthus brevifolius,
Eremanthus ovatifolius,
Eremanthus praetermissus,
Eremanthus uniflorus,
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,