Status:
valid
Authors:
Gleason
Source:
gcc
Year:
1922
Citation Micro:
N. Amer. Fl. 33(1): 99 (1922)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000006875
Common Names
- Eremosis obtusa
- Desert Needlegrass
- Desert Needle Grass
Description
Eremosis obtusa (also called Obtuse Eremosis, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant in the Asteraceae family. It has yellow flowers and is native to the Middle East. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Eremosis obtusa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Eremosis obtusa is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Eremosis obtusa is an annual herb native to California. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is best done by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring.
Where to Find Eremosis obtusa
Eremosis obtusa can be found in the deserts of the Arabian Peninsula.
Eremosis obtusa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Eremosis obtusa?
Eremosis obtusa
What is the natural habitat of Eremosis obtusa?
Eremosis obtusa is found in dry, rocky areas in the Mediterranean region.
What are the characteristics of Eremosis obtusa?
Eremosis obtusa is an annual herb with white flowers and deeply divided leaves.
Species in the Eremosis genus
Eremosis oolepis,
Eremosis obtusa,
Eremosis tarchonanthifolia,
Eremosis triflosculosa,
Eremosis tomentosa,
Eremosis foliosa,
Eremosis salicifolia,
Eremosis pallens,
Eremosis shannonii,
Eremosis salicifolia,
Eremosis barbinervis,
Eremosis ovata,
Eremosis leiocarpa,
Eremosis angusta,
Eremosis littoralis,
Eremosis heydeana,
Eremosis solorzanoana,
Eremosis pugana,
Eremosis macvaughii,
Eremosis feddemae,
Eremosis corymbosa,
Eremosis baadii,
Eremosis aristifera,
Eremosis villaregalis,
Eremosis thomasii,
Eremosis standleyi,
Eremosis mima,
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,