Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Genus:
Species:
albida
ID:
157082

Status:
valid

Authors:
Prain

Source:
ipni

Year:
1894

Citation Micro:
J. Asiat. Soc. Bengal, Pt. 2, Nat. Hist. 63: 87 (1894)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000156411

Common Names

  • Erycibe Albida
  • Albida Erycibe
  • Albida Erycibe

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Description

Erycibe albida (also called White-flowered Erycibe, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 m tall. It has white flowers and is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Erycibe albida is used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases, wounds, and ulcers. It is also used as a traditional remedy for coughs, colds, and fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Erycibe albida are small, yellowish-white, and have five petals. The seeds are small, round, and reddish-brown. The seedlings are slender and yellowish-green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erycibe albida can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix in spring or early summer. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. Both methods require a warm, sunny location and regular watering.

Where to Find Erycibe albida

Erycibe albida is found in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Erycibe albida FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erycibe albida?

Erycibe albida

What is the common name of Erycibe albida?

White Erycibe

Where is Erycibe albida native to?

India, Sri Lanka, and China

Species in the Erycibe genus

Erycibe aenea, Erycibe albida, Erycibe beccariana, Erycibe borneensis, Erycibe brassii, Erycibe bullata, Erycibe carrii, Erycibe citriniflora, Erycibe coccinea, Erycibe cochinchinensis, Erycibe coriacea, Erycibe crassipes, Erycibe crassiuscula, Erycibe festiva, Erycibe floribunda, Erycibe forbesii, Erycibe glomerata, Erycibe griffithii, Erycibe hellwigii, Erycibe hollrungii, Erycibe impressa, Erycibe induta, Erycibe kinabaluensis, Erycibe leucoxyloides, Erycibe macrophylla, Erycibe magnifica, Erycibe maingayi, Erycibe nitidula, Erycibe papuana, Erycibe pedicellata, Erycibe praecipua, Erycibe puberula, Erycibe ramiflora, Erycibe ramosii, Erycibe sapotacea, Erycibe schlechteri, Erycibe sericea, Erycibe stapfiana, Erycibe stenophylla, Erycibe subglabra, Erycibe subsericea, Erycibe sumatrensis, Erycibe timorensis, Erycibe tomentosa, Erycibe zippelii, Erycibe laurifolia, Erycibe tixieri, Erycibe villosa, Erycibe obtusifolia, Erycibe schmidtii,

Species in the Convolvulaceae family

Aniseia harmandii, Aniseia martinicensis, Aniseia argentina, Aniseia luxurians, Argyreia adpressa, Argyreia apoensis, Argyreia arakuensis, Argyreia atropurpurea, Argyreia barbata, Argyreia barbigera, Argyreia barnesii, Argyreia bifrons, Argyreia boholensis, Argyreia boseana, Argyreia bracteosa, Argyreia breviscapa, Argyreia caudata, Argyreia celebica, Argyreia cinerea, Argyreia coacta, Argyreia confusa, Argyreia congesta, Argyreia coonoorensis, Argyreia corneri, Argyreia crispa, Argyreia cucullata, Argyreia cymosa, Argyreia daltonii, Argyreia discolor, Argyreia elliptica, Argyreia erinacea, Argyreia fulgens, Argyreia glabra, Argyreia hancorniifolia, Argyreia hirsutissima, Argyreia hookeri, Argyreia involucrata, Argyreia kerrii, Argyreia kleiniana, Argyreia kunstleri, Argyreia kurzii, Argyreia lamii, Argyreia lanceolata, Argyreia laotica, Argyreia lawii, Argyreia leschenaultii, Argyreia linggaensis, Argyreia longifolia, Argyreia luzonensis, Argyreia maingayi,

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