Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
erinacea
ID:
631855

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schinz

Source:
cmp

Year:
1895

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 21: 189 (1895)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000631187



Common Names

  • Cyathula Erinacea
  • Erinaceous Cyathula
  • Erinaceous Cyathula Plant


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Description

Cyathula erinacea (also called Cyathula prostrata var. erinacea, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It has a taproot and is covered with short hairs. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world and is found in open grasslands, wastelands, and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Cyathula erinacea is used as an ornamental plant and is known for its medicinal properties. It is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cyathula erinacea is white and bell-shaped. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are green and thin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyathula erinacea can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil in a sunny location. Division is best done in the spring. The rhizomes should be divided and replanted in a well-drained soil.

Where to Find Cyathula erinacea

Cyathula erinacea is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar. It can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Cyathula erinacea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyathula erinacea?

Cyathula erinacea

What type of plant is Cyathula erinacea?

It is an aquatic plant

What is the natural habitat of Cyathula erinacea?

It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world

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-2749205: Based on the initial data import
Hans Schinz (1858-1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schinz' in the authors string.