Eriocephalus africanus L.

Eriocephalus africanus

Family: ASTERACEAE
Genus: Eriocephalus
Species: africanus L.
Common names: Wild rosemary;Kapokbos
Distribution summary: South Africa
Habit: Shrub
Hardiness: H3 - Half hardy; unheated greenhouse/mild winter
Habitat: Clay and granite slopes
Garden status: Currently grown
Garden location: Southern Hemisphere Wolfson bed (N), Plants in pots (POT)
Reason for growing: Medicinal

Additional Notes

Traditionally used as a medicine for coughs, colds, flatulence, colic.

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used in cooking, pot-pourris and for skin and hair in baths or shampoo.

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Africa, Southern Africa, Cape Provinces

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