Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
erostris
ID:
344242

Status:
valid

Authors:
(C.B.Clarke) L.A.S.Johnson & B.G.Briggs

Source:
wcs

Year:
1994

Citation Micro:
Stud. Fl. Tasman. 4B: 425 (1994)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000343574

Common Names

  • Calorophus erostris
  • Erostris Calorophus
  • Erostris Pinecone

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Synonyms

  • Calorophus ater L.A.S.Johnson & B.G.Briggs [unknown]

Description

Calorophus erostris (also called Texas leatherroot, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the south-central United States. It grows up to 1.5 meters in height and has a woody stem. The leaves are alternate, lanceolate, and up to 10 cm long. It is found in dry, rocky soils in prairies, open woodlands and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Calorophus erostris is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. Its leaves can also be used to make tea.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Calorophus erostris has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calorophus erostris is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and lightly covered with soil. Cuttings should be taken from the basal portion of the plant and placed in a moist soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and regular watering.

Where to Find Calorophus erostris

Calorophus erostris can be found in Mexico.

Calorophus erostris FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calorophus erostris?

Calorophus erostris

What is the common name of Calorophus erostris?

Erostris Calorophus

What is the natural habitat of Calorophus erostris?

It is found in dry scrub and grasslands

Species in the Calorophus genus

Species in the Restionaceae family

Alexgeorgea ganopoda, Alexgeorgea nitens, Alexgeorgea subterranea, Anarthria gracilis, Anarthria humilis, Anarthria laevis, Anarthria polyphylla, Anarthria prolifera, Anarthria scabra, Anthochortus capensis, Anthochortus crinalis, Anthochortus ecklonii, Anthochortus graminifolius, Anthochortus insignis, Anthochortus laxiflorus, Anthochortus singularis, Aphelia brizula, Aphelia cyperoides, Aphelia drummondii, Aphelia gracilis, Aphelia nutans, Aphelia pumilio, Apodasmia brownii, Apodasmia chilensis, Apodasmia similis, Apodasmia ceramophila, Askidiosperma alboaristatum, Askidiosperma alticola, Askidiosperma andreaeanum, Askidiosperma capitatum, Askidiosperma chartaceum, Askidiosperma delicatulum, Askidiosperma esterhuyseniae, Askidiosperma insigne, Askidiosperma longiflorum, Askidiosperma nitidum, Askidiosperma paniculatum, Askidiosperma rugosum, Askidiosperma alticolum, Baloskion australe, Baloskion fimbriatum, Baloskion gracile, Baloskion longipes, Baloskion pallens, Baloskion stenocoleum, Baloskion tenuiculme, Baloskion tetraphyllum, Calorophus elongatus, Calorophus erostris, Cannomois aristata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-223681: Based on the initial data import
Charles Baron Clarke (1832-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.B.Clarke' in the authors string.
Lawrence Alexander Sidney Johnson (1925-1997): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.A.S.Johnson' in the authors string.
Barbara G. Briggs (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.G.Briggs' in the authors string.