Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
ciliatum
ID:
671140

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Craib) Benoist

Source:
cmp

Year:
1935

Citation Micro:
Fl. Indo-Chine 4: 661 (1935)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000670472



Common Names

  • Ciliatum Eranthemum
  • Eranthemum Ciliatum
  • Ciliate Eranthemum


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Description

Eranthemum ciliatum (also called Fringed Eranthemum, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It has ovate to lanceolate leaves and white or pink flowers. It typically grows in grasslands and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Eranthemum ciliatum is an ornamental plant used in gardens and parks. It has a long flowering period and is attractive to bees and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Eranthemum ciliatum has small, white flowers with four petals and yellow stamens. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eranthemum ciliatum is a perennial herb that grows in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can tolerate drought. Propagation is by seed, cuttings or division.

Where to Find Eranthemum ciliatum

Eranthemum ciliatum is found in India and Nepal.

Eranthemum ciliatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eranthemum ciliatum?

Eranthemum ciliatum

What is the common name of Eranthemum ciliatum?

Ciliatum eranthemum

What is the natural habitat of Eranthemum ciliatum?

Eranthemum ciliatum is native to tropical and subtropical regions of India, Myanmar, and Thailand.

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

Raymond Benoist (1881-1970): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benoist' in the authors string.
William Grant Craib (1882-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Craib' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.