Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cucurbitales
Species:
balfourii
ID:
683510

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cogn. & Balf.f.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1884

Citation Micro:
Proc. Roy. Soc. Edinburgh 12: 404 (1884)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000682843



Common Names

  • Eureiandra balfourii
  • Balfourii Eureiandra
  • Balfourii


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Description

Eureiandra balfourii (also called Balfour's Eureiandra, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Gesneriaceae. It is a perennial herb with white flowers and is native to Brazil. It is found in rocky areas and in shrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Eureiandra balfourii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal herb to treat coughs, colds, and fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Eureiandra balfourii is a white or cream-colored, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed of this plant is a small, hard, dark brown seed. The seedling of Eureiandra balfourii is a small, green, oval-shaped seedling with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eureiandra balfourii is a slow-growing shrub that can reach up to 4m in height. It is best propagated from cuttings, as it does not produce viable seed. The cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and should be planted in a well-drained potting mix. It prefers a sunny position and should be watered regularly during the growing season. Fertiliser should be applied once a year in spring.

Where to Find Eureiandra balfourii

Eureiandra balfourii is native to the Caribbean.

Eureiandra balfourii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eureiandra balfourii?

Eureiandra balfourii

What are the common names of Eureiandra balfourii?

Balfour's Eureiandra

What is the natural habitat of Eureiandra balfourii?

Eureiandra balfourii is native to Australia and New Zealand

Species in the Cucurbitaceae family

Abobra tenuifolia, Acanthosicyos horridus, Actinostemma lobatum, Actinostemma parvifolium, Actinostemma tenerum, Alsomitra macrocarpa, Ampelosicyos humblotii, Ampelosicyos major, Ampelosicyos meridionalis, Ampelosicyos scandens, Ampelosicyos bosseri, Ampelosicyos leandrii, Ampelosycios meridionalis, Ampelosycios scandens, Apodanthera anatuyana, Apodanthera argentea, Apodanthera aspera, Apodanthera biflora, Apodanthera bradei, Apodanthera cinerea, Apodanthera eriocalyx, Apodanthera fasciculata, Apodanthera ferreyrana, Apodanthera glaziovii, Apodanthera hindii, Apodanthera hirtella, Apodanthera laciniosa, Apodanthera linearis, Apodanthera mandonii, Apodanthera mathewsii, Apodanthera palmeri, Apodanthera sagittifolia, Apodanthera smilacifolia, Apodanthera succulenta, Apodanthera tumbeziana, Apodanthera ulei, Apodanthera undulata, Apodanthera villosa, Apodanthera weberbaueri, Apodanthera longipedicellata, Austrobryonia argillicola, Austrobryonia centralis, Austrobryonia micrantha, Austrobryonia pilbarensis, Baijiania borneensis, Baijiania taiwaniana, Baijiania decipiens, Baijiania smitinandii, Bambekea racemosa, Bayabusua clarkei,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2804672: Based on the initial data import
Isaac Bayley Balfour (1853-1922): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Balf.f.' in the authors string.
Alfred Cogniaux (1841-1916): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cogn.' in the authors string.