Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Oxalidales
Species:
tomentosus
ID:
667101

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kurz

Source:
cmp

Year:
1872

Citation Micro:
J. Asiat. Soc. Bengal, Pt. 2, Nat. Hist. 41: 305 (1872)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000666433



Common Names

  • Hairy Ellipanthus
  • Hairy-leaved Ellipanthus
  • Hairy-stemmed Ellipanthus


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Synonyms

  • Trichostephania chevalieri Tardieu [unknown]
  • Connarus monophyllus Wall. [unknown]
  • Connarus urdanetensis Elmer [unknown]
  • Ellipanthus burebidensis Elmer [unknown]
  • Ellipanthus cinereus Pierre [unknown]
  • Ellipanthus curtisii King [unknown]
  • Ellipanthus gibbosus King [unknown]
  • Ellipanthus griffithii Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Ellipanthus helferi Kurz [unknown]
  • Ellipanthus longifolius Merr. [unknown]
  • Ellipanthus luzoniensis S.Vidal [unknown]
  • Ellipanthus mindanaensis Merr. [unknown]
  • Ellipanthus monophyllus Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Ellipanthus neglectus Gamble [unknown]
  • Ellipanthus sarawakensis G.Schellenb. [unknown]
  • Ellipanthus subrufus Pierre [unknown]
  • Ellipanthus tomentosus gibbosus (King) Leenh. [unknown]
  • Ellipanthus tomentosus luzoniensis (King) Leenh. [unknown]
  • Ellipanthus urdanetensis Merr. [unknown]
  • Ellipanthus vidalii Elmer [unknown]

Description

Ellipanthus tomentosus (also called woolly spider lily, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with long, narrow leaves and white flowers. It is native to the Caribbean and is found in moist, tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Ellipanthus tomentosus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and skin diseases.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Ellipanthus tomentosus var. kingii (Boerl. & Koord.) Leenh.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ellipanthus tomentosus is a white, star-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, round, dark brown seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped plant with a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ellipanthus tomentosus is a small, evergreen shrub with glossy, dark green leaves and white flowers. It is native to Southeast Asia and is hardy in USDA zones 8-10. It is best grown in well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is usually done by cuttings or by seed.

Where to Find Ellipanthus tomentosus

Ellipanthus tomentosus is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.

Ellipanthus tomentosus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ellipanthus tomentosus?

Ellipanthus tomentosus

What is the family of Ellipanthus tomentosus?

Acanthaceae

Where is Ellipanthus tomentosus native to?

Sri Lanka

Species in the Connaraceae family

Agelaea annobonensis, Agelaea baronii, Agelaea borneensis, Agelaea claessensii, Agelaea conraui, Agelaea gabonensis, Agelaea insignis, Agelaea macrophylla, Agelaea palmata, Agelaea paradoxa, Agelaea pentagyna, Agelaea poggeana, Agelaea rubiginosa, Agelaea trinervis, Burttia prunoides, Cnestidium bakerianum, Cnestidium froesii, Cnestidium guianense, Cnestidium rufescens, Cnestis bomiensis, Cnestis corniculata, Cnestis ferruginea, Cnestis macrantha, Cnestis macrophylla, Cnestis mannii, Cnestis mildbraedii, Cnestis palala, Cnestis polyphylla, Cnestis racemosa, Cnestis uncata, Cnestis urens, Cnestis yangambiensis, Connarus vulcanicus, Connarus africanus, Connarus agamae, Connarus andamanicus, Connarus annamensis, Connarus bariensis, Connarus beyrichii, Connarus blanchetii, Connarus brachybotryosus, Connarus bracteosovillosus, Connarus celatus, Connarus championii, Connarus cochinchinensis, Connarus conchocarpus, Connarus congolanus, Connarus cordatus, Connarus coriaceus, Connarus costaricensis,

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