Status:
valid
Authors:
Vollesen
Source:
cmp
Year:
1989
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 44: 669 (1989)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000659368
Common Names
- Genuflexum Ecbolium
- Gillies' Ecbolium
- Glabratum Ecbolium
Description
Ecbolium glabratum (also called Smooth Ecbolium, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It has small, ovate leaves and white flowers with yellow centres. It grows in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It is often found in woodlands, grasslands, and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Ecbolium glabratum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant due to its attractive foliage. It is also used as a medicinal plant in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Ecbolium glabratum are white and bell-shaped. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ecbolium glabratum can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept at a temperature of around 20°C (68°F). The seedlings should be kept moist but not wet, and should be fertilized every two weeks. Division can be done in spring or autumn, with the divisions being replanted in a well-drained potting mix. Keep the divisions moist and fertilize every two weeks.
Where to Find Ecbolium glabratum
Ecbolium glabratum is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, Peru, and Venezuela.
Ecbolium glabratum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ecbolium glabratum?
Ecbolium glabratum
What is the common name of Ecbolium glabratum?
Smooth Ecbolium
What is the natural habitat of Ecbolium glabratum?
It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Nepal.
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,