Elytraria serpens - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
serpens
ID:
1546182
Status:
valid
Authors:
Greuter & R.Rankin
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2021
Citation Micro:
PhytoKeys 177: 119. 2021
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000026880
Common Names
- Elytraria serpens
- Serpens Elytraria
- Serpens Star-Fruit
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Elytraria serpens (also called Elytraria, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to South America. It is a perennial herb with erect or decumbent stems and grows up to 30 cm in height. It is found in moist, shady places in the temperate and subtropical regions of South America.
Uses & Benefits
Elytraria serpens is used as an ornamental plant, for its essential oils, and as a source of food for livestock. It is also used in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Elytraria serpens has small white flowers with a diameter of about 1 cm. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and thin with a single leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Elytraria serpens is a small, rosette-forming succulent that grows up to 10 cm tall. It is best propagated from stem cuttings or offsets. To propagate from stem cuttings, cut a stem with a few leaves and allow it to dry for a few days before planting it in well-draining soil. To propagate from offsets, carefully remove the offset from the parent plant and allow it to dry for a few days before planting it in well-draining soil. Water the soil lightly and keep it in a warm, sunny spot.
Where to Find Elytraria serpens
Elytraria serpens can be found in tropical Africa, including Cameroon, Gabon, and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Elytraria serpens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Elytraria serpens?
Elytraria serpens
What is the common name of Elytraria serpens?
Serpentine Elytraria
What type of soil does Elytraria serpens prefer?
Elytraria serpens prefers well-drained, sandy soils.
Species in the Elytraria genus
Elytraria acaulis, Elytraria bissei, Elytraria bromoides, Elytraria carolinensis, Elytraria cubana, Elytraria filicaulis, Elytraria imbricata, Elytraria ivorensis, Elytraria klugii, Elytraria macrophylla, Elytraria madagascariensis, Elytraria marginata, Elytraria maritima, Elytraria mexicana, Elytraria minor, Elytraria nodosa, Elytraria planifolia, Elytraria prolifera, Elytraria shaferi, Elytraria spathulifolia, Elytraria tuberosa, Elytraria serpens, Elytraria caroliniensis,
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
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.