Status:
valid
Authors:
Vollesen
Source:
cmp
Year:
1989
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 44: 643 (1989)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000659380
Common Names
- Gymnostachyum Ecbolium
- Hamatum Ecbolium
- Hastatum Ecbolium
Description
Ecbolium hastatum (also called Spear-like 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 hastatum is a medicinal plant used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments, such as fever, inflammation, and rheumatism. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ecbolium hastatum is white or pink in colour, and has 5 petals. The seed is a small, black, shiny, round seed. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ecbolium hastatum 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 hastatum
Ecbolium hastatum is native to India and is found in the Himalayan region, as well as in Nepal, Bhutan, and Bangladesh.
Ecbolium hastatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ecbolium hastatum?
Ecbolium hastatum
What is the common name of Ecbolium hastatum?
Spear-shaped Ecbolium
What is the natural habitat of Ecbolium hastatum?
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,