Status:
valid
Authors:
Wall. & Choisy
Source:
tro
Year:
1834
Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot. , sér. 2, 1: 223 (1834)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001299278
Common Names
- Erycibe glaucescens
- Blue Woodrose
- Blue Hawaiian Baby Woodrose
Description
Erycibe glaucescens (also called Glaucous Erycibe, among many other common names) is a twining vine with heart-shaped leaves and white flowers. It is native to South America and typically grows in moist, tropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Erycibe glaucescens is used as an ornamental plant and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Erycibe glaucescens are white and have five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Erycibe glaucescens is a fast-growing, perennial shrub that is native to tropical and subtropical regions of South America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the branches and placed in a rooting hormone before planting in a well-draining soil mix. Both seeds and cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.
Where to Find Erycibe glaucescens
Erycibe glaucescens can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, including Mexico, Central America, and South America.
Erycibe glaucescens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Erycibe glaucescens?
Erycibe glaucescens
What is the common name of Erycibe glaucescens?
Glaucous Erycibe
What type of plant is Erycibe glaucescens?
Vine
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,