Status:
valid
Authors:
Merr. & Chun
Source:
tro
Year:
1934
Citation Micro:
Sunyatsenia 2: 45 (1934)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001298943
Description
Erycibe elliptilimba (also called Elliptic-leaved Morning Glory, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Convolvulaceae. It is native to China, India, and Nepal, and is found in tropical and subtropical climates in open grasslands, scrub, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Erycibe elliptilimba is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Erycibe elliptilimba has white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Erycibe elliptilimba is a perennial climber that can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems in late spring or early summer and rooted in a moist soil mix. The plant prefers full sun to partial shade and regular watering.
Where to Find Erycibe elliptilimba
Erycibe elliptilimba is native to India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka.
Erycibe elliptilimba FAQ
What is the scientific name of Erycibe elliptilimba?
Erycibe elliptilimba
What are the common names of Erycibe elliptilimba?
Elliptic-leaved morning glory, Elliptic-leaved morning-glory
What is the natural habitat of Erycibe elliptilimba?
It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Southeast Asia, including India, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand
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,