Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Genus:
Species:
axillare
ID:
1411153

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Greenm.) J.I.M.Melo

Source:
ipni

Year:
2017

Citation Micro:
Revista Mex. Biodivers. 88(3): 559. 2017 [8 Aug 2017] [epublished]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001423618



Common Names

  • Euploca axillare
  • Axillare Euploca
  • Euploca Axillare


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Description

Euploca axillare (also called Axillary False Flax, among many other common names) is an annual plant native to North America. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem that grows up to 40 cm tall. The leaves are lanceolate and have a waxy texture. The flowers are small and yellow, and the fruits are round and black. It grows in sunny, dry areas, such as meadows and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Euploca axillare is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, colds and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Euploca axillare are white and have five petals. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Euploca axillare is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun, and can be grown in a variety of climates. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts.

Where to Find Euploca axillare

Euploca axillare is found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Euploca axillare FAQ

What is the scientific name of Euploca axillare?

Euploca axillare

What is the common name of Euploca axillare?

Axillary Euploca

Where is Euploca axillare found?

Euploca axillare is found in the United States and Canada

Species in the Euploca genus

Euploca rodaliae, Euploca antillana, Euploca baclei, Euploca ballii, Euploca bursifera, Euploca campestris, Euploca chrysantha, Euploca convolvulacea, Euploca cupressina, Euploca humifusa, Euploca hypogaea, Euploca lagoensis, Euploca mendocina, Euploca ovalifolia, Euploca procumbens, Euploca pulvina, Euploca racemosa, Euploca rariflora, Euploca serpylloides, Euploca strigosa, Euploca styotricha, Euploca tenuifolia, Euploca barbata, Euploca filiformis, Euploca fruticosa, Euploca hassleriana, Euploca humistrata, Euploca krapovickasii, Euploca ocellata, Euploca pallescens, Euploca paradoxa, Euploca parciflora, Euploca polyphylla, Euploca pottii, Euploca salicoides, Euploca pilosa, Euploca perrieri, Euploca torreyi, Euploca confertifolia, Euploca greggii, Euploca tenella, Euploca microphylla, Euploca pedicellaris, Euploca cerroleonensis, Euploca distantiflora, Euploca dunaensis, Euploca margaritensis, Euploca purdiei, Euploca foliata, Euploca humilis,

Species in the Boraginaceae family

Actinocarya acaulis, Actinocarya tibetica, Adelocaryum coelestinum, Adelocaryum flexuosum, Adelocaryum malabaricum, Adelocaryum nebulicola, Adelocaryum lambertianum, Aegonychon purpurocaeruleum, Aegonychon zollingeri, Aegonychon purpurea-coeruleum, Aegonychon calabricum, Aegonychon calabrum, Afrotysonia africana, Afrotysonia glochidiata, Afrotysonia pilosicaulis, Alkanna amana, Alkanna angustifolia, Alkanna areolata, Alkanna attilae, Alkanna aucheriana, Alkanna auranitica, Alkanna bracteosa, Alkanna caliensis, Alkanna cappadocica, Alkanna confusa, Alkanna corcyrensis, Alkanna cordifolia, Alkanna dumanii, Alkanna frigida, Alkanna froedinii, Alkanna galilaea, Alkanna graeca, Alkanna haussknechtii, Alkanna hellenica, Alkanna hirsutissima, Alkanna hispida, Alkanna incana, Alkanna intercedens, Alkanna jordanovii, Alkanna kotschyana, Alkanna leiocarpa, Alkanna leptophylla, Alkanna lutea, Alkanna macrophylla, Alkanna macrosiphon, Alkanna maleolens, Alkanna megacarpa, Alkanna methanaea, Alkanna milliana, Alkanna mughlae,

References

Jesse More Greenman (1867-1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Greenm.' in the authors string.
José Iranildo Miranda de Melo: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.I.M.Melo' in the authors string.