Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Species:
melanocarpum
ID:
671895

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Balle) Wiens & Polhill

Source:
cmp

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Énum. Pl. Fleurs Afr. Trop. 2: 167 (1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000671227

Common Names

  • Erianthemum melanocarpum
  • Black-Fruited Erianthemum
  • Black Fruited Erianthemum

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Description

Erianthemum melanocarpum (also called 'Black-fruited 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 melanocarpum 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 flowers of Erianthemum melanocarpum are yellow and tubular in shape. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, round leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erianthemum melanocarpum 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 melanocarpum

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

Erianthemum melanocarpum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erianthemum melanocarpum?

Erianthemum melanocarpum

What are the common names of Erianthemum melanocarpum?

Common names include Black-Fruited Daisy and Black-Fruited Daisy Bush

What is the natural habitat of Erianthemum melanocarpum?

Erianthemum melanocarpum 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-2792475: Based on the initial data import
Roger Marcus Polhill (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Polhill' in the authors string.
Simone Balle (1906-2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Balle' in the authors string.
Delbert Wiens (b.1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wiens' in the authors string.