Status:
valid
Authors:
C.B.Clarke
Source:
ipni
Year:
1883
Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India 4: 182 (1883)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000156452
Common Names
- Erycibe Maingayi
- Maingayi Erycibe
- Erycibe
Description
Erycibe maingayi (also called Maingay's Erycibe, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Convolvulaceae. It is a shrub or small tree that grows to a height of 3–5 m. It is native to Southeast Asia, and is found in the forests of Borneo, Sumatra, Java, and the Philippines. It is found in lowland and montane forests, and in disturbed habitats such as roadsides and abandoned fields.
Uses & Benefits
Erycibe maingayi is used as an ornamental plant and as a medicinal plant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headaches, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Erycibe maingayi is small and white, with five petals. The seed is a small, black, kidney-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and thin, with a single stem and small leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Erycibe maingayi is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers a sunny position and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts.
Where to Find Erycibe maingayi
Erycibe maingayi is native to India, Nepal, Bhutan, and China.
Erycibe maingayi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Erycibe maingayi?
Erycibe maingayi
What is the family of Erycibe maingayi?
Convolvulaceae
What is the common name of Erycibe maingayi?
Maingay'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,