Status:
valid
Authors:
(DC.) M.A.N.Müll.
Source:
gcc
Year:
2001
Citation Micro:
Fl. S. Afr. 33(4:1): 42 (2001) (2001)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000086017
Common Names
- Ambiguous Eriocephalus
- Eriocephalus
- Woolly Eriocephalus
Description
Eriocephalus ambiguus (also called Ambiguous Eriocephalus, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant native to South Africa. It has a basal rosette of leaves and white flowers, and grows in dry, open areas, such as roadsides and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Eriocephalus ambiguus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Eriocephalus ambiguus is a white, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are slender, with a single, unbranched stem and long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Eriocephalus ambiguus is a perennial plant that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a light, well-drained soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Eriocephalus ambiguus
Eriocephalus ambiguus is native to South Africa and can be found in grasslands, woodlands, and rocky outcrops. It is available for purchase from online nurseries and garden centers.
Eriocephalus ambiguus FAQ
What are the growing conditions for Eriocephalus ambiguus?
Eriocephalus ambiguus prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C.
What is the best way to propagate Eriocephalus ambiguus?
Eriocephalus ambiguus can be propagated by seed or cuttings.
How often should Eriocephalus ambiguus be watered?
Eriocephalus ambiguus should be watered regularly, but allow the soil to dry out between waterings.
Species in the Eriocephalus genus
Eriocephalus capitellatus,
Eriocephalus scariosissimus,
Eriocephalus ericoides,
Eriocephalus macroglossus,
Eriocephalus racemosus,
Eriocephalus scariosus,
Eriocephalus longifolius,
Eriocephalus microcephalus,
Eriocephalus punctulatus,
Eriocephalus glandulosus,
Eriocephalus pinnatus,
Eriocephalus tuberculosus,
Eriocephalus namaquensis,
Eriocephalus tenuifolius,
Eriocephalus brevifolius,
Eriocephalus pauperrimus,
Eriocephalus microphyllus,
Eriocephalus klinghardtensis,
Eriocephalus dinteri,
Eriocephalus eximius,
Eriocephalus pteronioides,
Eriocephalus aspalathoides,
Eriocephalus aromaticus,
Eriocephalus ambiguus,
Eriocephalus septulifer,
Eriocephalus merxmuelleri,
Eriocephalus sericeus,
Eriocephalus spinescens,
Eriocephalus africanus,
Eriocephalus tenuipes,
Eriocephalus grandiflorus,
Eriocephalus aspalathoides,
Eriocephalus hirsutus,
Eriocephalus karooicus,
Eriocephalus kingesii,
Eriocephalus giessii,
Eriocephalus aspalathoides,
Eriocephalus xerophilus,
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,