Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
aegyptiacum
ID:
671414

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Spreng.) Asch. ex Boiss.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1888

Citation Micro:
Fl. Orient. , Suppl.: 30 (1888)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000670746

Common Names

  • Eremobium aegyptiacum
  • Aegyptiacum Eremobium
  • Egyptian Eremobium

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Description

Eremobium aegyptiacum (also called Sand-bur, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a low-growing habit and is characterized by its small, yellow-green flowers and its long, slender leaves. It is found in sandy soils, open woods, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Eremobium aegyptiacum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Eremobium aegyptiacum var. lineare (Delile) Zohary

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Eremobium aegyptiacum is a white, star-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eremobium aegyptiacum can be propagated through division of clumps or by seed. It prefers a sunny location with well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly during the growing season, but allowed to dry out between waterings. Deadheading spent flowers will encourage additional blooming.

Where to Find Eremobium aegyptiacum

Eremobium aegyptiacum is native to Africa and can be found in grasslands and woodlands.

Eremobium aegyptiacum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eremobium aegyptiacum?

Eremobium aegyptiacum

What is the common name of Eremobium aegyptiacum?

Egyptian Eremobium

What is the natural habitat of Eremobium aegyptiacum?

Dry, sandy or gravelly soils in desert scrub, creosote bush scrub, and Joshua tree woodland

Species in the Brassicaceae family

Abdra brachycarpa, Abdra aprica, Acuston perenne, Aethionema rhodopaeum, Aethionema alanyae, Aethionema arabicum, Aethionema armenum, Aethionema capitatum, Aethionema carlsbergii, Aethionema carneum, Aethionema cephalanthum, Aethionema cordatum, Aethionema coridifolium, Aethionema demirizii, Aethionema diastrophis, Aethionema dumanii, Aethionema edentulum, Aethionema eunomioides, Aethionema fimbriatum, Aethionema froedinii, Aethionema gileadense, Aethionema glaucinum, Aethionema grandiflorum, Aethionema heterocarpum, Aethionema heterophyllum, Aethionema huber-morathii, Aethionema karamanicum, Aethionema lepidioides, Aethionema levandowskyi, Aethionema lycium, Aethionema marashicum, Aethionema membranaceum, Aethionema munzurense, Aethionema orbiculatum, Aethionema papillosum, Aethionema retsina, Aethionema saxatile, Aethionema schistosum, Aethionema semnanensis, Aethionema speciosum, Aethionema spicatum, Aethionema stylosum, Aethionema subulatum, Aethionema syriacum, Aethionema thesiifolium, Aethionema thomasianum, Aethionema transhyrcanum, Aethionema turcicum, Aethionema umbellatum, Aethionema virgatum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2791993: Based on the initial data import
Kurt Polycarp Joachim Sprengel (1766-1833): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Spreng.' in the authors string.
Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
Paul Friedrich August Ascherson (1834-1913): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Asch.' in the authors string.