Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
grandis
ID:
663908

Status:
valid

Authors:
N.E.Br.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1895

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1895: 220 (1895)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000663240

Common Names

  • Grandis Edithcolea
  • Edithcolea Grandis
  • Grandis Plantain Lily

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Synonyms

  • Edithcolea sordida N.E.Br. [unknown]

Description

Edithcolea grandis (also called Large Edithcolea, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 5 m in height. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Edithcolea grandis is used in landscaping and as an ornamental plant. It is also used to make perfumes and as an ingredient in traditional medicines.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Edithcolea grandis is a small, yellow, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Edithcolea grandis is a succulent perennial that is best grown in full sun to part shade in well-drained, sandy soil. It can be propagated from seed sown in spring, or from stem cuttings taken in summer.

Where to Find Edithcolea grandis

Edithcolea grandis can be found in the Arabian Peninsula.

Edithcolea grandis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Edithcolea grandis?

Edithcolea grandis

What is the common name of Edithcolea grandis?

Queen of the Night

What is the natural habitat of Edithcolea grandis?

It is native to the Middle East and parts of Africa

Species in the Edithcolea 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