Status:
valid
Authors:
E.Wimm.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1968
Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 276c: 988 (1968)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000831117
Common Names
- Eritreana Cyphia
- Eritreana Cyphia Bush
- Eritreana Cyphia Shrub
Description
Cyphia eritreana (also called the Eritrean cyphia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the bellflower family Campanulaceae. It is native to Eritrea and grows in montane grassland habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Cyphia eritreana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cyphia eritreana has white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, oval-shaped, and black. The seedlings are small and have bright green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cyphia eritreana can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a light, well-drained soil mix. Both methods should be done in a warm, humid environment with plenty of light.
Where to Find Cyphia eritreana
Cyphia eritreana can be found in Central and South America, from Mexico to Argentina.
Cyphia eritreana FAQ
What are the common names of Cyphia eritreana?
Common names of Cyphia eritreana include Hawaiian lily, lily of the valley, and mountain lily.
What is the natural habitat of Cyphia eritreana?
The natural habitat of Cyphia eritreana is in moist, shady areas in the Hawaiian Islands.
What is the lifespan of Cyphia eritreana?
The lifespan of Cyphia eritreana is approximately 5 years.
Species in the Cyphia genus
Cyphia alba,
Cyphia alicedalensis,
Cyphia angustifolia,
Cyphia aspergilloides,
Cyphia basiloba,
Cyphia belfastica,
Cyphia bolusii,
Cyphia brachyandra,
Cyphia brevifolia,
Cyphia brummittii,
Cyphia bulbosa,
Cyphia comptonii,
Cyphia corylifolia,
Cyphia couroublei,
Cyphia crenata,
Cyphia decora,
Cyphia deltoidea,
Cyphia digitata,
Cyphia elata,
Cyphia erecta,
Cyphia eritreana,
Cyphia galpinii,
Cyphia gamopetala,
Cyphia georgica,
Cyphia glabra,
Cyphia glandulifera,
Cyphia heterophylla,
Cyphia incisa,
Cyphia lasiandra,
Cyphia linarioides,
Cyphia longiflora,
Cyphia longifolia,
Cyphia longilobata,
Cyphia longipedicellata,
Cyphia maculosa,
Cyphia mafingensis,
Cyphia mazoensis,
Cyphia natalensis,
Cyphia nyikensis,
Cyphia oligotricha,
Cyphia pectinata,
Cyphia persicifolia,
Cyphia phillipsii,
Cyphia phyteuma,
Cyphia ramosa,
Cyphia reducta,
Cyphia revoluta,
Cyphia richardsiae,
Cyphia rogersii,
Cyphia rupestris,
Species in the Campanulaceae family
Adenophora amurica,
Adenophora brevidiscifera,
Adenophora capillaris,
Adenophora changaica,
Adenophora coelestis,
Adenophora contracta,
Adenophora cordifolia,
Adenophora divaricata,
Adenophora elata,
Adenophora fusifolia,
Adenophora gmelinii,
Adenophora golubinzevaeana,
Adenophora grandiflora,
Adenophora hatsushimae,
Adenophora himalayana,
Adenophora hubeiensis,
Adenophora izuensis,
Adenophora jacutica,
Adenophora jasionifolia,
Adenophora khasiana,
Adenophora lamarkii,
Adenophora liliifolia,
Adenophora liliifolioides,
Adenophora lobophylla,
Adenophora longipedicellata,
Adenophora maximowicziana,
Adenophora micrantha,
Adenophora morrisonensis,
Adenophora nikoensis,
Adenophora ningxianica,
Adenophora palustris,
Adenophora pereskiifolia,
Adenophora petiolata,
Adenophora pinifolia,
Adenophora polyantha,
Adenophora potaninii,
Adenophora probatovae,
Adenophora remotidens,
Adenophora remotiflora,
Adenophora rupestris,
Adenophora rupincola,
Adenophora sinensis,
Adenophora stenanthina,
Adenophora stenophylla,
Adenophora stricta,
Adenophora sublata,
Adenophora takedai,
Adenophora tashiroi,
Adenophora taurica,
Adenophora trachelioides,