Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
glauca
ID:
1334612

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Post) Banasiak, Baczyński & Spalik

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Taxon 65: 579 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001347066



Common Names

  • Ekimia glauca
  • Glaucous Ekimia
  • Ekimia


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Description

Ekimia glauca (also called Ekimia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Southeast Asia. It has long, thin leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as in forests and along riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Ekimia glauca is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, pain, and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ekimia glauca is a small, white, star-shaped bloom with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green rosettes.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ekimia glauca is a perennial herb that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be grown from seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in spring in a sunny spot in well-drained soil. The cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained soil mix. The plants should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks. They should be protected from frost and should be pruned back in late autumn.

Where to Find Ekimia glauca

Ekimia glauca is native to Turkey and can be found in the Glauca district of Ankara Province.

Ekimia glauca FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ekimia glauca?

Ekimia glauca

What type of plant is Ekimia glauca?

Herb

What is the natural habitat of Ekimia glauca?

Eastern Mediterranean

Species in the Ekimia genus

Species in the Apiaceae family

Aciphylla anomala, Aciphylla aurea, Aciphylla cartilaginea, Aciphylla colensoi, Aciphylla congesta, Aciphylla crenulata, Aciphylla crosby-smithii, Aciphylla cuthbertiana, Aciphylla dieffenbachii, Aciphylla dissecta, Aciphylla divisa, Aciphylla dobsonii, Aciphylla ferox, Aciphylla flexuosa, Aciphylla glacialis, Aciphylla glaucescens, Aciphylla gracilis, Aciphylla hectori, Aciphylla hookeri, Aciphylla horrida, Aciphylla indurata, Aciphylla inermis, Aciphylla kirkii, Aciphylla latibracteata, Aciphylla lecomtei, Aciphylla leighii, Aciphylla lyallii, Aciphylla monroi, Aciphylla montana, Aciphylla multisecta, Aciphylla pinnatifida, Aciphylla polita, Aciphylla poppelwellii, Aciphylla scott-thomsonii, Aciphylla similis, Aciphylla simplex, Aciphylla simplicifolia, Aciphylla spedeni, Aciphylla squarrosa, Aciphylla stannensis, Aciphylla subflabellata, Aciphylla takahea, Aciphylla traillii, Aciphylla traversii, Aciphylla trifoliolata, Aciphylla verticillata, Acronema alpinum, Acronema astrantiifolium, Acronema brevipedicellatum, Acronema bryophilum,

References

George Edward Post (1838-1909): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Post' in the authors string.
Krzystof Spalik (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Spalik' in the authors string.
Łukasz Banasiak: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Banasiak' in the authors string.
Jakub Baczyński: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baczyński' in the authors string.