Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Genus:
Species:
tomentosa
ID:
157146

Status:
valid

Authors:
Blume

Source:
ipni

Year:
1826

Citation Micro:
Bijdr. : 1048 (1826)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000156475

Common Names

  • Tomentosa Erycibe
  • Erycibe Paniculata
  • White-flowered Erycibe

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Synonyms

  • Erycibe camptobotrya Miq. [unknown]
  • Erycibe parvifolia Hallier f. [unknown]
  • Erycibe princii Wall. & Choisy [unknown]

Description

Erycibe tomentosa (also called Woolly Erycibe, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8m in height. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in lowland and montane forests. It prefers moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Erycibe tomentosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a hedge plant. It is also used for its medicinal properties.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Erycibe tomentosa var. hirsuta (Hallier f.) Hoogland

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Erycibe tomentosa is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oblong shaped seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erycibe tomentosa is a perennial shrub that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be planted in spring or early summer and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood in late summer or early autumn and rooted in a well-drained medium.

Where to Find Erycibe tomentosa

Erycibe tomentosa is native to South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina.

Erycibe tomentosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erycibe tomentosa?

Erycibe tomentosa

What is the common name of Erycibe tomentosa?

Woolly Erycibe

What type of plant is Erycibe tomentosa?

Erycibe tomentosa is a shrub.

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,