Elaeosticta aurea - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
aurea
ID:
1413063
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Boiss.) Menemen
Source:
wcvp
Year:
2012
Citation Micro:
Türk. Bitkileri List. 59. 2012 [20 Nov 2012]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001425528
Common Names
- Elaeosticta aurea
- Aurea Elaeosticta
- Elaeosticta Aurea
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Elaeosticta aurea (also called Golden Elaeosticta, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to the Caribbean, Mexico, and Central America. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and yellow, tubular flowers. It grows in tropical and subtropical climates in open woodlands, scrublands, and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Elaeosticta aurea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headaches, and digestive issues.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Elaeosticta aurea has small, yellow flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and round, with a black seed coat. The seedlings are small and have two, oval-shaped cotyledons.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Elaeosticta aurea is a small evergreen shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken in early spring or late summer and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Seeds should be sown in a light, sandy soil mix and kept moist until germination occurs. Once established, this plant is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance.
Where to Find Elaeosticta aurea
Elaeosticta aurea can be found in East Africa.
Elaeosticta aurea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Elaeosticta aurea?
Elaeosticta aurea
What is the common name of Elaeosticta aurea?
Golden Elaeosticta
What is the natural habitat of Elaeosticta aurea?
Tropical rainforests
Species in the Elaeosticta genus
Elaeosticta alaica, Elaeosticta allioides, Elaeosticta bucharica, Elaeosticta chitralica, Elaeosticta conica, Elaeosticta ferganensis, Elaeosticta glaucescens, Elaeosticta hirtula, Elaeosticta knorringiana, Elaeosticta korovinii, Elaeosticta lutea, Elaeosticta meifolia, Elaeosticta nodosa, Elaeosticta paniculata, Elaeosticta platyphylla, Elaeosticta polycarpa, Elaeosticta ramosissima, Elaeosticta samarkandica, Elaeosticta seravschanica, Elaeosticta transcaspica, Elaeosticta transitoria, Elaeosticta tschimganica, Elaeosticta ugamica, Elaeosticta vvedenskyi, Elaeosticta aurea,
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
Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
Yusuf Menemen: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Menemen' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77124388-1: Based on the initial data import