Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Species:
lanatum
ID:
671892

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wiens & Polhill

Source:
cmp

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
Mistletoes Africa : 241 (1998)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000671224

Common Names

  • Erianthemum Lanatum
  • Lanatum Daisy
  • Lanatum Sunray

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Description

Erianthemum lanatum (also called 'Woolly 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 lanatum 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 lanatum is a white, star-shaped flower with five petals and a yellow center. The seed of Erianthemum lanatum is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings of Erianthemum lanatum are small, green, oval-shaped seedlings with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erianthemum lanatum 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 lanatum

Erianthemum lanatum can be found in the Mediterranean region, as well as in parts of North Africa and the Middle East.

Erianthemum lanatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erianthemum lanatum?

Erianthemum lanatum

What are the common names of Erianthemum lanatum?

Common names include Woolly Daisy and Woolly Daisy Bush

What is the natural habitat of Erianthemum lanatum?

Erianthemum lanatum is native to South Africa

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2792472: Based on the initial data import
Roger Marcus Polhill (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Polhill' in the authors string.
Delbert Wiens (b.1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wiens' in the authors string.