Ecbolium palmatum - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
palmatum
ID:
660156
Status:
valid
Authors:
Vollesen
Source:
cmp
Year:
1989
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 44: 680 (1989)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000659488
Common Names
- Ecbolium palmatum
- Palmatum Ecbolium
- Palmatum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ecbolium palmatum (also called Palmate Ecbolium, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rhamnaceae. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in rocky habitats. It is a small shrub, growing to a height of up to 1 m, with dark green, leathery leaves and small yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Ecbolium palmatum 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 palmatum is yellow, with a white center. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cultivation and propagation of Ecbolium palmatum can be done by seed, division, or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil mix. Division can be done in spring or autumn. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a damp soil mix.
Where to Find Ecbolium palmatum
Ecbolium palmatum can be found in India, Nepal, and Bhutan.
Ecbolium palmatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ecbolium palmatum?
Ecbolium palmatum
What type of plant is Ecbolium palmatum?
It is a shrub
Where is Ecbolium palmatum native to?
It is native to South America
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.