Status:
valid
Authors:
Vollesen
Source:
cmp
Year:
1989
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 44: 677 (1989)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000659472
Common Names
- Ecbolium oblongifolium
- Oblongifolium Ecbolium
- Oblongifolium
Description
Ecbolium oblongifolium (also called Oblong-leaved Ecbolium, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Acanthaceae family. It is native to Brazil and can be found in tropical and subtropical moist forests. It is a small shrub with ovate-lanceolate leaves and white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Ecbolium oblongifolium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It has a low-growing, spreading habit and is drought tolerant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat skin ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ecbolium oblongifolium is yellow, with a white center. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cultivation and propagation of Ecbolium oblongifolium: This plant is best grown in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring, and divisions can be taken in late spring or early summer.
Where to Find Ecbolium oblongifolium
Ecbolium oblongifolium can be found in India, Nepal, and Bhutan.
Ecbolium oblongifolium FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ecbolium oblongifolium?
Ecbolium oblongifolium
What is the common name of Ecbolium oblongifolium?
Oblong-leaved Ecbolium
What is the natural habitat of Ecbolium oblongifolium?
Dry open areas, grasslands, and woodlands
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,