Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
albiflorum
ID:
67948

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wild

Source:
gcc

Year:
1972

Citation Micro:
Kirkia 8(2): 170 (1972)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000067277

Common Names

  • Erythrocephalum
  • Albiflorum
  • White-flowered Erythrocephalum

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Description

Erythrocephalum albiflorum (also called Red-headed Erythrocephalum, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a rosette of lanceolate leaves and white flowers with a red center. It grows in dry meadows and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Erythrocephalum albiflorum 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 skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Erythrocephalum albiflorum is a small, white flower with yellow centers. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, thin and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erythrocephalum albiflorum is a perennial herb that is native to the Mediterranean region. It is best grown in well-drained, humus-rich soil in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is by seed or division in spring. It has small white flowers and attractive foliage.

Where to Find Erythrocephalum albiflorum

Erythrocephalum albiflorum is native to South Africa and can be found in rocky, sandy soils in grassland, scrub, and open woodland.

Erythrocephalum albiflorum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erythrocephalum albiflorum?

Erythrocephalum albiflorum

What is the common name of Erythrocephalum albiflorum?

White-flowered Erythrocephalum

What is the natural habitat of Erythrocephalum albiflorum?

Dry, rocky slopes

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