Status:
valid
Authors:
Tiegh.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1895
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 42: 248 (1895)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000671222
Common Names
- Erianthemum Dregei
- Dregei Daisy
- Dregei Sunray
Description
Erianthemum dregei (also called 'Drege's Erianthemum', among many other common names) is a small, perennial herb with yellow flowers and a woody stem. It is native to South Africa and typically grows in rocky outcrops and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Erianthemum dregei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock. It can also be used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Erianthemum dregei is a white, star-shaped flower with five petals and a yellow center. The seed of Erianthemum dregei is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings of Erianthemum dregei are small, green, oval-shaped seedlings with a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Erianthemum dregei is a small shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and can be propagated from cuttings or by division. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C.
Where to Find Erianthemum dregei
Erianthemum dregei is native to the Mediterranean region, as well as parts of North Africa and the Middle East.
Erianthemum dregei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Erianthemum dregei?
Erianthemum dregei
What are the common names of Erianthemum dregei?
Common names include Drege's Daisy and Drege's Daisy Bush
What is the natural habitat of Erianthemum dregei?
Erianthemum dregei is native to South Africa
Species in the Erianthemum genus
Erianthemum aethiopicum,
Erianthemum alveatum,
Erianthemum commiphorae,
Erianthemum dregei,
Erianthemum lanatum,
Erianthemum lindense,
Erianthemum melanocarpum,
Erianthemum ngamicum,
Erianthemum nyikense,
Erianthemum occultum,
Erianthemum rotundifolium,
Erianthemum schelei,
Erianthemum schmitzii,
Erianthemum taborensis,
Erianthemum virescens,
Erianthemum viticola,
Erianthemum taborense,
Species in the Loranthaceae family
Actinanthella menyharthii,
Actinanthella wyliei,
Aetanthus andreanus,
Aetanthus colombianus,
Aetanthus coriaceus,
Aetanthus dichotomus,
Aetanthus engelsii,
Aetanthus macranthus,
Aetanthus mutisii,
Aetanthus nodosus,
Aetanthus ornatus,
Aetanthus ovalis,
Aetanthus trifolius,
Aetanthus prolongatus,
Aetanthus sessilifolius,
Aetanthus verticillatus,
Aetanthus megaphyllus,
Aetanthus pascoensis,
Aetanthus tachirensis,
Aetanthus validus,
Agelanthus atrocoronatus,
Agelanthus bipartitus,
Agelanthus brunneus,
Agelanthus combreticola,
Agelanthus copaiferae,
Agelanthus crassifolius,
Agelanthus deltae,
Agelanthus dichrous,
Agelanthus discolor,
Agelanthus djurensis,
Agelanthus dodonaeifolius,
Agelanthus elegantulus,
Agelanthus entebbensis,
Agelanthus falcifolius,
Agelanthus flammeus,
Agelanthus fuellebornii,
Agelanthus gilgii,
Agelanthus glaucoviridis,
Agelanthus glomeratus,
Agelanthus gracilis,
Agelanthus guineensis,
Agelanthus henriquesii,
Agelanthus heteromorphus,
Agelanthus igneus,
Agelanthus irangensis,
Agelanthus kayseri,
Agelanthus keilii,
Agelanthus krausei,
Agelanthus kraussianus,
Agelanthus lancifolius,