Status:
valid
Authors:
(S.Moore) Lindau
Source:
cmp
Year:
1894
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 20: 42 (1894)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000659275
Common Names
- Ecbolium barlerioides
- Barlerioides Ecbolium
- Ecbolium
Description
Ecbolium barlerioides (also called Barleria-like Ecbolium, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South Africa. It has small, white flowers and small, oval-shaped leaves. It is typically found in dry, sunny areas, including rocky hillsides and coastal cliffs.
Uses & Benefits
Ecbolium barlerioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ecbolium barlerioides is a small, white, star-shaped flower with 5 petals. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ecbolium barlerioides can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. Both methods will require regular watering and fertilizing to ensure healthy growth.
Where to Find Ecbolium barlerioides
Ecbolium barlerioides can be found in tropical Africa, India, and Sri Lanka.
Ecbolium barlerioides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ecbolium barlerioides?
Ecbolium barlerioides
What is the common name of Ecbolium barlerioides?
Barlerioid ecbolium
What is the family of Ecbolium barlerioides?
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,