Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
rotundifolium
ID:
663853

Status:
valid

Authors:
(H.Huber) Venter & Kotze

Source:
cmp

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
S. African J. Bot. 56: 120 (1990)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000663185



Common Names

  • Ectadium Rotundifolium
  • Round-Leaved Ectadium
  • Round-Leaved Viper's-Bugloss


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Synonyms

  • Ectadium virgatum rotundifolium H.Huber [unknown]

Description

Ectadium rotundifolium (also called Round-Leaved Ectadium, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to Europe. It has round, toothed leaves and produces small, white flowers in the summer. It can be found in moist, shady areas and is shade-tolerant.

Uses & Benefits

Ectadium rotundifolium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ectadium rotundifolium has small, white flowers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have round leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ectadium rotundifolium is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in spring in a sunny location. To propagate from division, divide the clumps in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Ectadium rotundifolium

Ectadium rotundifolium is native to the Mediterranean region.

Ectadium rotundifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ectadium rotundifolium?

Ectadium rotundifolium

What is the common name of Ectadium rotundifolium?

Round-leaved Ectadium

What is the native habitat of Ectadium rotundifolium?

Woodlands in Japan

Species in the Ectadium genus

Species in the Apocynaceae family

Acokanthera laevigata, Acokanthera oblongifolia, Acokanthera oppositifolia, Acokanthera rotundata, Acokanthera schimperi, Adenium boehmianum, Adenium multiflorum, Adenium obesum, Adenium oleifolium, Adenium swazicum, Adenium dhofarense, Aganosma breviloba, Aganosma cymosa, Aganosma gracilis, Aganosma lacei, Aganosma petelotii, Aganosma schlechteriana, Aganosma siamensis, Aganosma wallichii, Aganosma heynei, Alafia alba, Alafia barteri, Alafia benthamii, Alafia berrieri, Alafia calophylla, Alafia caudata, Alafia erythrophthalma, Alafia falcata, Alafia fuscata, Alafia insularis, Alafia intermedia, Alafia landolphioides, Alafia lucida, Alafia microstylis, Alafia multiflora, Alafia nigrescens, Alafia orientalis, Alafia parciflora, Alafia pauciflora, Alafia perrieri, Alafia schumannii, Alafia thouarsii, Alafia vallium, Alafia verschuereni, Alafia whytei, Alafia zambesiaca, Allamanda calcicola, Allamanda angustifolia, Allamanda blanchetii, Allamanda cathartica,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2784465: Based on the initial data import
Herbert Huber (1931-2005): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Huber' in the authors string.
Hendrik Johannes Tjaart Venter (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Venter' in the authors string.
Janetta D.S. Kotze: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kotze' in the authors string.