Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
eriophora
ID:
561799

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Schrad.) Asch.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1867

Citation Micro:
Beitr. Fl. Aethiop. : 187 (1867)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000561131



Common Names

  • Eriophora Bassia
  • Eriophora Burnweed
  • Eriophora Ragweed


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Synonyms

  • Kochia eriophora Schrad. [unknown]
  • Kochia latifolia Fresen. [unknown]
  • Kirilowia eriantha Bunge [unknown]
  • Londesia eriantha Fisch. & C.A.Mey. [unknown]
  • Willemetia eriophora (Schrad.) Moq. [unknown]
  • Salsola eriantha Moq. [unknown]
  • Bassia eriantha (Fisch. & C.A.Mey.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Bassia latifolia (Fresen.) Asch. & Schweinf. [unknown]
  • Chenolea eriophora (Schrad.) Aitch. & Hemsl. [unknown]
  • Echinopsilon eriophorus (Schrad.) Moq. [unknown]
  • Bassia eriantha (Fisch. & C.A.Mey.) Pavlov [deprecated]

Description

Bassia eriophora (also called Woolly bassia, among many other common names) is a small shrub or subshrub native to Central and South America. It has small, white flowers with yellow anthers and grows in wet, montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Bassia eriophora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bassia eriophora is small, white and tubular with a yellowish-green lip. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are small, green and have two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bassia eriophora is a fast-growing, drought-tolerant, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 m in height. It can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken from the current season’s growth and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil. Seeds should be sown in spring and germinate within 4-6 weeks. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are about 10 cm tall.

Where to Find Bassia eriophora

Bassia eriophora is native to tropical regions of Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Vietnam, and the Philippines. It is found in moist, shady forests at elevations of up to 1,000 m.

Bassia eriophora FAQ

What are the light requirements for Bassia eriophora?

Bassia eriophora prefers bright, indirect light.

What type of soil does Bassia eriophora prefer?

Bassia eriophora prefers a well-draining, slightly acidic soil.

How often should Bassia eriophora be watered?

Bassia eriophora should be watered when the top inch of soil is dry.

Species in the Amaranthaceae family

Achyranthes arborescens, Achyranthes aspera, Achyranthes bidentata, Achyranthes diandra, Achyranthes fasciculata, Achyranthes mangarevica, Achyranthes marchionica, Achyranthes margaretarum, Achyranthes mutica, Achyranthes splendens, Achyranthes talbotii, Achyranthes shahii, Achyropsis avicularis, Achyropsis filifolia, Achyropsis fruticulosa, Achyropsis gracilis, Achyropsis laniceps, Achyropsis leptostachya, Acroglochin obtusifolia, Acroglochin persicarioides, Aerva artemisioides, Aerva caudata, Aerva congesta, Aerva coriacea, Aerva edulis, Aerva glabrata, Aerva humbertii, Aerva javanica, Aerva lanata, Aerva leucura, Aerva madagassica, Aerva microphylla, Aerva monsonia, Aerva radicans, Aerva revoluta, Aerva sanguinolenta, Aerva timorensis, Aerva triangularifolia, Aerva villosa, Aerva wightii, Agathophora alopecuroides, Agriophyllum lateriflorum, Agriophyllum latifolium, Agriophyllum minus, Agriophyllum montasirii, Agriophyllum paletzkianum, Agriophyllum squarrosum, Allenrolfea occidentalis, Allenrolfea patagonica, Allenrolfea vaginata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2670788: Based on the initial data import
Heinrich Schrader (1767-1836): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schrad.' in the authors string.
Paul Friedrich August Ascherson (1834-1913): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Asch.' in the authors string.