Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Genus:
Species:
griffithii
ID:
157109

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.B.Clarke

Source:
ipni

Year:
1883

Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India 4: 182 (1883)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000156438

Common Names

  • Griffith's Erycibe
  • Griffith's Pea
  • Griffith's Pea-vine

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Synonyms

  • Erycibe cuprea Gagnep. [unknown]

Description

Erycibe griffithii (also called Griffith's Erycibe, among many other common names) is an annual or perennial herb with a prostrate or ascending habit. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, rocky habitats. It has a creeping habit and produces small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Erycibe griffithii is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, pain, and inflammation. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Erycibe griffithii is white or pinkish-white, with five petals. The seed is a small, black, ovoid drupe. The seedlings are small, with a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erycibe griffithii is a hardy perennial that is easy to propagate from seed or cuttings. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix in a warm, sunny location. To propagate from cuttings, take a cutting from a healthy plant and place it in a pot filled with a moist, well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and in a warm, sunny location until the cutting has rooted.

Where to Find Erycibe griffithii

Erycibe griffithii is native to India, Nepal, Bhutan, and Myanmar. It can be found in moist, shady forests and along streams.

Erycibe griffithii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erycibe griffithii?

Erycibe griffithii

What is the family of Erycibe griffithii?

Convolvulaceae

What is the common name of Erycibe griffithii?

Griffith's Erycibe

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,