Eriocephalus racemosus explained

Eriocephalus racemosus is a species of flowering plant in the genus Eriocephalus. It is endemic to the Cape Provinces of South Africa. It is also called the kapokbos (Afrikaans for snow bush).

Distribution

Eriocephalus racemosus is found in sandy soil along the coast, extending from Hondeklip Bay to Melklbosstrand, and from Port Elizabeth to Lambert's Bay.

Subspecies

There are 2 infraspecific named varieties of the species racemosus:^[1]

• Eriocephalus racemosus var. racemosus
• Eriocephalus racemosus var. affinis (DC.) Harv.

Conservation status

Eriocephalus racemosus is classified as Least Concern as it is quite common in its natural habitat.^[2]

Uses

This species, Eriocephalus racemosus, along with Eriocephalus ericoides, have been used at the Cape for their diaphoretic and diuretic effects.^[3]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Eriocephalus racemosus L. . 2022-04-14 . www.gbif.org . en.
2. Web site: Eriocephalus racemosus PlantZAfrica . 2022-04-14 . pza.sanbi.org.
3. Watt, John Mitchell; Breyer-Brandwijk, Maria Gerdina: The Medicinal and Poisonous Plants of Southern and Eastern Africa 2nd ed Pub. E & S Livingstone 1962