Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
shannonii
ID:
53193

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gleason

Source:
gcc

Year:
1906

Citation Micro:
Bull. New York Bot. Gard. 4: 234 (1906)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000052522

Common Names

  • Eremosis shannonii
  • Shannonii Eremosis
  • Shannonii Eremosis Plant

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Synonyms

  • Vernonia shannonii J.M.Coult. [unknown]

Description

Eremosis shannonii (also called Shannon's Eremosis, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the southwestern United States. It typically grows in dry, rocky habitats and has yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Eremosis shannonii is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a food source. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Eremosis shannonii has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seed is a small, black achene with a pappus. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eremosis shannonii is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Eremosis shannonii

Eremosis shannonii is native to the United States and Mexico. It is found in dry, rocky areas and is often used as an ornamental plant.

Eremosis shannonii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eremosis shannonii?

Eremosis shannonii

What type of plant is Eremosis shannonii?

It is an annual herbaceous plant.

Where is Eremosis shannonii native to?

Eremosis shannonii is native to the Mediterranean region.

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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-151080: Based on the initial data import
Henry Gleason (1882-1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gleason' in the authors string.