Status:
valid
Authors:
Baill.
Source:
iplants
Year:
1884
Citation Micro:
Bull. Mens. Soc. Linn. Paris 1: 413 (1884)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000628570
Common Names
- Humblot's Eremolaena
- Humblot's False Daisy
- Humblot's Daisy
Description
Eremolaena humblotiana (also called Humblot's Eremolaena, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with a height of up to 1.5 m. It is native to South America, and is found in moist meadows, grasslands, and forest edges.
Uses & Benefits
Eremolaena humblotiana is used as an ornamental plant and in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Eremolaena humblotiana is white, with four petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Eremolaena humblotiana can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Divisions should be taken from healthy plants and planted in a moist soil mix. Both should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they have established roots.
Where to Find Eremolaena humblotiana
Eremolaena humblotiana is native to Madagascar. It is found in the dry deciduous forests of the country.
Eremolaena humblotiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Eremolaena humblotiana?
Eremolaena humblotiana
What type of plant is Eremolaena humblotiana?
It is a shrub
Where is Eremolaena humblotiana native to?
It is native to Mexico
Species in the Eremolaena genus
Species in the Sarcolaenaceae family
Eremolaena darainensis,
Eremolaena humblotiana,
Eremolaena rotundifolia,
Leptolaena abrahamii,
Leptolaena arenaria,
Leptolaena cuspidata,
Leptolaena delphinensis,
Leptolaena gautieri,
Leptolaena masoalensis,
Leptolaena multiflora,
Leptolaena pauciflora,
Leptolaena raymondii,
Mediusella bernieri,
Pentachlaena betamponensis,
Pentachlaena latifolia,
Pentachlaena orientalis,
Pentachlaena vestita,
Perrierodendron boinense,
Perrierodendron capuronii,
Perrierodendron occidentale,
Perrierodendron quartzitorum,
Perrierodendron rodoense,
Rhodolaena acutifolia,
Rhodolaena altivola,
Rhodolaena bakeriana,
Rhodolaena coriacea,
Rhodolaena humblotii,
Rhodolaena leroyana,
Rhodolaena macrocarpa,
Sarcolaena codonochlamys,
Sarcolaena delphinensis,
Sarcolaena eriophora,
Sarcolaena grandiflora,
Sarcolaena humbertiana,
Sarcolaena isaloensis,
Sarcolaena multiflora,
Sarcolaena oblongifolia,
Schizolaena capuronii,
Schizolaena cauliflora,
Schizolaena cavacoana,
Schizolaena charlotteae,
Schizolaena elongata,
Schizolaena exinvolucrata,
Schizolaena gereaui,
Schizolaena hystrix,
Schizolaena isaloensis,
Schizolaena manomboensis,
Schizolaena masoalensis,
Schizolaena microphylla,
Schizolaena milleri,