Status:
valid
Authors:
Willd.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1803
Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl., ed. 4 [Willdenow] 3(3): 2073. 1803 [Apr-Dec 1803]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000016635
Common Names
- Cineraria erosa
- Hoary Cineraria
- Hoary Ragwort
Description
Cineraria erosa (also called Dusty Miller, among many other common names) is a shrub that is native to the Mediterranean region. It has greyish-green leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in rocky areas and on hillsides.
Uses & Benefits
Cineraria erosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of nectar for bees and other pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cineraria erosa is a yellow daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cineraria erosa is an annual herb that is best grown in well-drained, sandy soil in full sun. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. The seedlings should be thinned to a spacing of about 10 cm (4 in) apart.
Where to Find Cineraria erosa
Cineraria erosa can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Italy, and Greece.
Cineraria erosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cineraria erosa?
Cineraria erosa
What is the natural habitat of Cineraria erosa?
Open, rocky hillsides and dry grasslands
What is the blooming season of Cineraria erosa?
Late spring to early summer
Species in the Cineraria genus
Cineraria longipes,
Cineraria deltoidea,
Cineraria geraniifolia,
Cineraria lobata,
Cineraria saxifraga,
Cineraria britteniae,
Cineraria mollis,
Cineraria albicans,
Cineraria erosa,
Cineraria atriplicifolia,
Cineraria ngwenyensis,
Cineraria arctotidea,
Cineraria dryogeton,
Cineraria canescens,
Cineraria decipiens,
Cineraria pulchra,
Cineraria erosa,
Cineraria burkei,
Cineraria mitellifolia,
Cineraria abyssinica,
Cineraria microglossa,
Cineraria laxiflora,
Cineraria glandulosa,
Cineraria erodioides,
Cineraria anampoza,
Cineraria pinnata,
Cineraria lyratiformis,
Cineraria huilensis,
Cineraria magnicephala,
Cineraria exilis,
Cineraria platycarpa,
Cineraria austrotransvaalensis,
Cineraria sebaldii,
Cineraria densiflora,
Cineraria parvifolia,
Cineraria tomentosolanatus,
Cineraria mazoensis,
Cineraria grandibracteata,
Cineraria dieterlenii,
Cineraria polycephala,
Cineraria tomentolanata,
Cineraria humifusa,
Cineraria albomontana,
Cineraria geifolia,
Cineraria aspera,
Cineraria vagans,
Cineraria alchemilloides,
Cineraria cyanomontana,
Cineraria vallis-pacis,
Cineraria tomentolanatus,
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,