Ecbolium albiflorum - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
albiflorum
ID:
659908
Status:
valid
Authors:
Vollesen
Source:
cmp
Year:
1989
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 44: 645 (1989)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000659240
Common Names
- Ecbolium albiflorum
- White-Flowered Ecbolium
- White-Flowered Sandmat
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ecbolium albiflorum (also called Ecbolium, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is native to tropical Africa, from Ethiopia to South Africa. It grows in open forests, scrub, and grasslands, often on rocky hillsides.
Uses & Benefits
Ecbolium albiflorum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. Its leaves are used as fodder for livestock and its fruits are edible. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ecbolium albiflorum is a small, white and yellow star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ecbolium albiflorum can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and placed in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Ecbolium albiflorum
Ecbolium albiflorum can be found in tropical Africa.
Ecbolium albiflorum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ecbolium albiflorum?
Ecbolium albiflorum
What is the common name of Ecbolium albiflorum?
Ecbolium albiflorum
What is the family of Ecbolium albiflorum?
Asteraceae
Species in the Ecbolium genus
Ecbolium albiflorum, Ecbolium amplexicaule, Ecbolium barlerioides, Ecbolium benoistii, Ecbolium boranense, Ecbolium clarkei, Ecbolium fimbriatum, Ecbolium flanaganii, Ecbolium glabratum, Ecbolium gymnostachyum, Ecbolium hastatum, Ecbolium humbertii, Ecbolium ligustrinum, Ecbolium madagascariense, Ecbolium oblongifolium, Ecbolium palmatum, Ecbolium strictum, Ecbolium subcordatum, Ecbolium syringifolium, Ecbolium tanzaniense, Ecbolium viride, Ecbolium spicatum,
Species in the Acanthaceae family
Acanthopale macrocarpa, Acanthopale confertiflora, Acanthopale decempedalis, Acanthopale laxiflora, Acanthopale madagascariensis, Acanthopale pubescens, Acanthopale aethiogermanica, Acanthopale breviceps, Acanthopale cuneifolia, Acanthopale ramiflora, Acanthopale perrieri, Acanthopale humblotii, Acanthopsis carduifolia, Acanthopsis disperma, Acanthopsis glauca, Acanthopsis hoffmannseggiana, Acanthopsis horrida, Acanthopsis scullyi, Acanthopsis spathularis, Acanthopsis disperma, Acanthopsis tuba, Acanthopsis ludoviciana, Acanthopsis adamanticola, Acanthopsis dispermoides, Acanthopsis erosa, Acanthopsis dregeana, Acanthopsis tetragona, Acanthopsis glandulopalmata, Acanthopsis insueta, Acanthopsis nitida, Acanthopsis pagodiformis, Acanthopsis glabra, Acanthopsis villosa, Acanthus austromontanus, Acanthus greuterianus, Acanthus kulalensis, Acanthus arboreus, Acanthus carduaceus, Acanthus caroli-alexandri, Acanthus caudatus, Acanthus dioscoridis, Acanthus ebracteatus, Acanthus eminens, Acanthus flexicaulis, Acanthus gaed, Acanthus guineensis, Acanthus hirsutus, Acanthus hungaricus, Acanthus ilicifolius, Acanthus latisepalus,
References
Kaj Børge Vollesen (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vollesen' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.