Elwendia caroides - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Boiss.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1844
Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot. , sér. 3, 1: 140 (1844)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000666580
Common Names
- Caroid Elwendia
- Elwendia Caroides
- Caroid-leaved Elwendia
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- Bunium caroides Hausskn. ex Bornm. [unknown]
- Bunium elvendia Drude [unknown]
- Carum elvendia Boiss. [unknown]
Description
Elwendia caroides (also called Caroides, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to South America. It has white flowers and grows in humid forests and in areas with high rainfall.
Uses & Benefits
Elwendia caroides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, inflammation, and stomach problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Elwendia caroides are white in color and have five petals. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Elwendia caroides can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a light, well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Elwendia caroides
Elwendia caroides can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Elwendia caroides FAQ
What are the common names of Elwendia caroides?
Caroides Elwendia
What is the natural habitat of Elwendia caroides?
Rainforest and moist areas
What is the size of Elwendia caroides?
It is a small to medium-sized herb, growing to 0.3–1 m tall
Species in the Elwendia genus
Elwendia caroides, Elwendia afghanica, Elwendia alata, Elwendia angreni, Elwendia badachschanica, Elwendia cabulica, Elwendia capusii, Elwendia chaerophylloides, Elwendia cylindrica, Elwendia fedtschenkoana, Elwendia hissarica, Elwendia intermedia, Elwendia kopetdagensis, Elwendia kuhitangi, Elwendia latiloba, Elwendia lindbergii, Elwendia longipes, Elwendia persica, Elwendia salsa, Elwendia sary-cheleki, Elwendia seravschanica, Elwendia setacea, Elwendia stewartiana, Elwendia vaginata, Elwendia wolffii,
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.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:841578-1: Based on the initial data import