Eranthemum erythrochilum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
erythrochilum
ID:
671170
Status:
valid
Authors:
J.R.I.Wood
Source:
cmp
Year:
1994
Citation Micro:
Edinburgh J. Bot. 51: 180 (1994)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000670502
Common Names
- Eranthemum erythrochilum
- Erythrochilum Bluebell
- Bluebell
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Eranthemum erythrochilum (also called Red-lipped 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 erythrochilum 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
The flower of Eranthemum erythrochilum is a white to pale blue, tubular flower with a yellow throat and five lobes. The seed is a small, black, rounded seed. The seedlings are thin and have a single cotyledon.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Eranthemum erythrochilum can be propagated through division of clumps or by seed. It prefers a sunny location with well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly during the growing season, but allowed to dry out between waterings. Deadheading spent flowers will encourage additional blooming.
Where to Find Eranthemum erythrochilum
Eranthemum erythrochilum can be found in India and Sri Lanka.
Eranthemum erythrochilum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Eranthemum erythrochilum?
Eranthemum erythrochilum
What is the natural habitat of Eranthemum erythrochilum?
It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia.
What are the uses of Eranthemum erythrochilum?
It is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, skin diseases, and other ailments.
Species in the Eranthemum genus
Eranthemum austrosinense, Eranthemum burmanicum, Eranthemum capense, Eranthemum ciliatum, Eranthemum erythrochilum, Eranthemum griffithii, Eranthemum macrophyllum, Eranthemum macrostachys, Eranthemum obovatum, Eranthemum pulchellum, Eranthemum purpurascens, Eranthemum roseum, Eranthemum splendens, Eranthemum strictum, Eranthemum suffruticosum, Eranthemum sumatranum, Eranthemum tetragonum, Eranthemum tubiflorum, Eranthemum viscidum, Eranthemum wardii, Eranthemum wattii, Eranthemum pubescens,
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
John Richard Ironside Wood (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.R.I.Wood' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.