Ecbolium viride - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
viride
ID:
660257
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Forssk.) Alston
Source:
cmp
Year:
1931
Citation Micro:
Handb. Fl. Ceylon 6(Suppl.): 229 (1931)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000659589
Common Names
- Viride Ecbolium
- Green Ecbolium
- Verdant Ecbolium
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ecbolium viride (also called Green Ecbolium, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to India. It typically grows in moist, shady areas and has small, white flowers and green, narrow leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Ecbolium viride is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used medicinally to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ecbolium viride is white, with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and green, with a single stem and two leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ecbolium viride is a perennial herb that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil and kept moist. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant can be divided into several smaller clumps and transplanted into the desired location.
Where to Find Ecbolium viride
Ecbolium viride can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Ecbolium viride FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ecbolium viride?
Ecbolium viride
What type of plant is Ecbolium viride?
Herb
Where is Ecbolium viride native to?
India
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
Peter Forsskål (1732-1763): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Forssk.' in the authors string.
Arthur Hugh Garfit Alston (1902-1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Alston' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.