Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Genus:
Species:
nitidula
ID:
157124

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pilg.

Source:
ipni

Year:
1924

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 59: 85 (1924)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000156453

Common Names

  • Erycibe Nitidula
  • Nitidula Erycibe
  • Erycibe

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Description

Erycibe nitidula (also called Shiny 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 nitidula 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 nitidula 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erycibe nitidula 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 nitidula

Erycibe nitidula is native to India, Nepal, Bhutan, and China.

Erycibe nitidula FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erycibe nitidula?

Erycibe nitidula

What is the family of Erycibe nitidula?

Convolvulaceae

What is the common name of Erycibe nitidula?

Shining 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,