Ecbolium benoistii - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
benoistii
ID:
659947
Status:
valid
Authors:
Vollesen
Source:
cmp
Year:
1989
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 44: 675 (1989)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000659279
Common Names
- Ecbolium benoistii
- Benoistii Ecbolium
- Ecbolium
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ecbolium benoistii (also called Benoist's 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 benoistii 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 benoistii 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.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ecbolium benoistii 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 benoistii
Ecbolium benoistii can be found in tropical Africa, India, and Sri Lanka.
Ecbolium benoistii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ecbolium benoistii?
Ecbolium benoistii
What is the family of Ecbolium benoistii?
Asteraceae
What is the common name of Ecbolium benoistii?
Benoist's Ecbolium
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.