Status:
valid
Authors:
Gleason
Source:
gcc
Year:
1906
Citation Micro:
Bull. New York Bot. Gard. 4: 228 (1906)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000041191
Common Names
- Eremosis pallens
- Pallens Eremosis
- Pallens Desert Mallow
Description
Eremosis pallens (also called Pale Wormwood, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a woody stem and a single flower head with a yellow disc and white ray florets. It grows in dry grasslands, meadows, and steppes.
Uses & Benefits
Eremosis pallens is used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties. It can also be used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Eremosis pallens is a white, star-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Eremosis pallens is a perennial plant that is easily propagated by division of the root clump. It prefers to grow in well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and does not require regular watering.
Where to Find Eremosis pallens
Eremosis pallens can be found in the deserts of the Middle East, including parts of Saudi Arabia, Iraq, and Iran.
Eremosis pallens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Eremosis pallens?
Eremosis pallens
What is the common name of Eremosis pallens?
Pale eremosis
Where is Eremosis pallens native to?
Southwestern United States
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,