Egletes florida - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
florida
ID:
87700
Status:
valid
Authors:
Shinners
Source:
gcc
Year:
1950
Citation Micro:
Lloydia 12: 248 (1950)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000087029
Common Names
- Florida Egletes
- Egletes florida
- Florida Egletes
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Egletes florida (also called Egletes, Egletes florida, and Egletes florida var. florida, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to South America. It has small, white flowers and small, oval-shaped leaves. It grows in dry and open woodlands, and is tolerant of drought and frost.
Uses & Benefits
Egletes florida is used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, as an ornamental plant, and as a food source for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Egletes florida has small, white flowers that grow in clusters. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Egletes florida is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a variety of soil types.
Where to Find Egletes florida
Egletes florida can be found in the southeastern United States, from Texas to Florida.
Egletes florida FAQ
What is the scientific name of Egletes florida?
Egletes florida
What type of plant is Egletes florida?
It is a shrub.
Where does Egletes florida grow?
It is native to North America.
Species in the Egletes genus
Species in the Asteraceae family
Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-43407: Based on the initial data import
Lloyd Herbert Shinners (1918-1971): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Shinners' in the authors string.