Eriocephalus racemosusEriocephalus 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.DistributionEriocephalus racemosus is found in sandy soil along the coast, extending from Hondeklip Bay to Melklbosstrand, and from Port Elizabeth to Lambert's Bay.SubspeciesThere are 2 infraspecific named varieties of the species racemosus:Eriocephalus racemosus var. racemosusEriocephalus racemosus var. affinis Harv.Conservation statusEriocephalus racemosus is classified as Least Concern as it is quite common in its natural habitat.UsesThis species, Eriocephalus racemosus, along with Eriocephalus ericoides, have been used at the Cape for their diaphoretic and diuretic effects.