Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Genus:
Species:
sericea
ID:
157139

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hoogland

Source:
ipni

Year:
1953

Citation Micro:
Blumea 7: 317 (1953)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000156468

Common Names

  • Silky Erycibe
  • Silkvine
  • Silky-Stalked Erycibe

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Description

Erycibe sericea (also called Silky 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 sericea is used as an ornamental plant, as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments, and for its essential oils.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Erycibe sericea is white or pale pink, with a long corolla tube. The seed is a small, black, ovoid drupe. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two opposite, simple leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erycibe sericea is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature stems and planted in a moist soil mix. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they are well-rooted.

Where to Find Erycibe sericea

Erycibe sericea is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia. It can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Erycibe sericea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erycibe sericea?

Erycibe sericea

What is the family of Erycibe sericea?

Convolvulaceae

What is the common name of Erycibe sericea?

Silky 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,