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
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.
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 Eremobium genus
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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,
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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,
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