Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
caudatum
ID:
45447

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.Moore

Source:
gcc

Year:
1918

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 56: 232 (1918)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000044776

Common Names

  • Erythrocephalum Caudatum
  • Red-Headed Cabbage
  • Red-Headed Mustard

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Description

Erythrocephalum caudatum (also called 'Red-headed Coneflower', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It is a low-growing plant with small, red flowers and silvery-green foliage. It typically grows in rocky, sandy soils and in areas with full sun exposure.

Uses & Benefits

Erythrocephalum caudatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural remedy for digestive ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Erythrocephalum caudatum has small, yellow daisy-like flowers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves that are covered in fine hairs.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erythrocephalum caudatum is a perennial shrub native to South Africa. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a moist, well-drained soil mix and keep the soil moist until germination. For cuttings, take stem cuttings from new growth and root them in a moist soil mix. Keep the soil moist until the cuttings have rooted.

Where to Find Erythrocephalum caudatum

Erythrocephalum caudatum is native to India, China, and Southeast Asia.

Erythrocephalum caudatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erythrocephalum caudatum?

Erythrocephalum caudatum

What is the common name of Erythrocephalum caudatum?

Caudatum

What is the natural habitat of Erythrocephalum caudatum?

It is found in the Andean regions of Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia

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,

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