Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pallens
ID:
41862

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gleason

Source:
gcc

Year:
1906

Citation Micro:
Bull. New York Bot. Gard. 4: 228 (1906)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000041191

Common Names

  • Eremosis pallens
  • Pallens Eremosis
  • Pallens Desert Mallow

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Description

Eremosis pallens (also called Pale Wormwood, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a woody stem and a single flower head with a yellow disc and white ray florets. It grows in dry grasslands, meadows, and steppes.

Uses & Benefits

Eremosis pallens is used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties. It can also be used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Eremosis pallens is a white, star-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eremosis pallens is a perennial plant that is easily propagated by division of the root clump. It prefers to grow in well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and does not require regular watering.

Where to Find Eremosis pallens

Eremosis pallens can be found in the deserts of the Middle East, including parts of Saudi Arabia, Iraq, and Iran.

Eremosis pallens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eremosis pallens?

Eremosis pallens

What is the common name of Eremosis pallens?

Pale eremosis

Where is Eremosis pallens native to?

Southwestern United States

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-139836: Based on the initial data import
Henry Gleason (1882-1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gleason' in the authors string.