Status:
valid
Authors:
S.F.Blake & Sherff
Source:
gcc
Year:
1923
Citation Micro:
J. Washington Acad. Sci. 13: 105 (1923)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000122657
Common Names
- Wonderful Everlasting
- Wonderful Cudweed
- Wonderful Everlasting-pea
Description
Ericentrodea mirabilis (also called Wonder Daisy, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It has a basal rosette of leaves and daisy-like flowers with white petals and a yellow center. It grows in open grasslands and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Ericentrodea mirabilis is used as an ornamental plant and as a medicinal plant to treat digestive issues, fever, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ericentrodea mirabilis is a yellow, daisy-like flower with a white center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ericentrodea mirabilis is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in a variety of climates. It is best to sow the seeds in spring or early summer and keep the soil moist until germination. Division can be done in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Ericentrodea mirabilis
Ericentrodea mirabilis is native to South America and can be found in Argentina, Bolivia, and Paraguay.
Ericentrodea mirabilis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ericentrodea mirabilis?
Ericentrodea mirabilis
What is the natural habitat of Ericentrodea mirabilis?
It is found in dry, rocky areas in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.
What are the common names of Ericentrodea mirabilis?
Common names include mirabilis ericentrodea and mirabilis ericentrodea.
Species in the Ericentrodea genus
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,