Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
siletianus
ID:
953083

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Baill.) Croizat

Source:
wcs

Year:
1942

Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 23: 53 (1942)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000952421



Common Names

  • Epiprinus siletianus
  • Siletian Epiprinus
  • Siletianus Epiprinus


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Description

Epiprinus siletianus (also called Siletian Helleborine, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Greece. It has a thick stem and long, narrow leaves. It grows in wet meadows, marshes, and other wet habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Epiprinus siletianus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, diarrhea, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Epiprinus siletianus is a small, white-greenish, star-shaped flower with a yellowish-green center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Epiprinus siletianus is an evergreen climber that is best propagated by stem cuttings in the spring or summer. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial to full shade. It is hardy to USDA zones 10-12.

Where to Find Epiprinus siletianus

Epiprinus siletianus is native to Southeast Asia.

Species in the Euphorbiaceae family

Acalypha peckoltii, Acalypha peduncularis, Acalypha pendula, Acalypha perrieri, Acalypha persimilis, Acalypha peruviana, Acalypha pervilleana, Acalypha phleoides, Acalypha phyllonomifolia, Acalypha pilosa, Acalypha pippenii, Acalypha pittieri, Acalypha platyphylla, Acalypha pleiogyne, Acalypha plicata, Acalypha pohliana, Acalypha poiretii, Acalypha polymorpha, Acalypha polystachya, Acalypha portoricensis, Acalypha pruinosa, Acalypha pruriens, Acalypha pseudalopecuroides, Acalypha pseudovagans, Acalypha psilostachya, Acalypha pubiflora, Acalypha pulchrespicata, Acalypha punctata, Acalypha purpurascens, Acalypha purpusii, Acalypha pycnantha, Acalypha pygmaea, Acalypha radians, Acalypha radicans, Acalypha radinostachya, Acalypha radula, Acalypha radula, Acalypha rafaelensis, Acalypha raivavensis, Acalypha rapensis, Acalypha reflexa, Acalypha repanda, Acalypha retifera, Acalypha rhombifolia, Acalypha rhomboidea, Acalypha richardiana, Acalypha riedeliana, Acalypha rivularis, Acalypha rottleroides, Acalypha rubrinervis,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-70526: Based on the initial data import
Henri Ernest Baillon (1827-1895): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baill.' in the authors string.
Léon Croizat (1894-1982): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Croizat' in the authors string.