Status:
valid
Authors:
Regel
Source:
wcs
Year:
1886
Citation Micro:
Trudy Imp. S.-Peterburgsk. Bot. Sada 9: 563 (1886)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000952628
Common Names
- Eremostachys desertorum
- Desertorum Eremostachys
- Desert Eremostachys
Description
Eremostachys desertorum (also called Desertorum, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 5 meters tall. It is native to the Arabian Peninsula and is found in tropical and subtropical dry shrublands. It has glossy dark green leaves and white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Eremostachys desertorum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Eremostachys desertorum has yellow-green flowers with a white center. The seeds are small, dark brown, and have a smooth surface. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Eremostachys desertorum is a hardy, evergreen perennial that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. Propagation is best done by division in spring or autumn. It can also be propagated from seed, which should be sown in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Eremostachys desertorum
Eremostachys desertorum is native to Central Asia, specifically Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan. It is found in dry, rocky areas and can be found in the wild in these countries.
Species in the Eremostachys genus
Species in the Lamiaceae family
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Achyrospermum aethiopicum,
Achyrospermum africanum,
Achyrospermum axillare,
Achyrospermum carvalhoi,
Achyrospermum ciliatum,
Achyrospermum cryptanthum,
Achyrospermum dasytrichum,
Achyrospermum densiflorum,
Achyrospermum erythobotrys,
Achyrospermum fruticosum,
Achyrospermum laterale,
Achyrospermum micranthum,
Achyrospermum mildbraedii,
Achyrospermum oblongifolium,
Achyrospermum parviflorum,
Achyrospermum purpureum,
Achyrospermum schimperi,
Achyrospermum schlechteri,
Achyrospermum seychellarum,
Achyrospermum tisserantii,
Achyrospermum urens,
Achyrospermum wallichianum,
Achyrospermum scandens,
Acinos alpinus,
Acrotome angustifolia,
Acrotome fleckii,
Acrotome hispida,
Acrotome inflata,
Acrotome mozambiquensis,
Acrotome pallescens,
Acrotome tenuis,
Acrotome thorncroftii,
Acrymia ajugiflora,
Aegiphila aracaensis,
Aegiphila hystricina,
Aegiphila aculeifera,
Aegiphila alba,
Aegiphila anomala,
Aegiphila arcta,
Aegiphila australis,
Aegiphila bogotensis,
Aegiphila boliviana,
Aegiphila brachiata,
Aegiphila bracteolosa,