Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
sinensis
ID:
954420

Status:
valid

Authors:
Oliv.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1887

Citation Micro:
Hooker's Icon. Pl. 16: t. 1578 (1887)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000953758



Common Names

  • Chinese Erismanthus
  • Erismanthus sinensis
  • Erismanthus


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Description

Erismanthus sinensis (also called 'Chinese Erismanthus', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 4 m tall. It is native to the tropical rainforest regions of South America and is found in humid, lowland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Erismanthus sinensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a windbreak and for soil erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Erismanthus sinensis is white and has five petals. The seed is small and round. The seedlings are slender and have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erismanthus sinensis is a hardy, evergreen shrub that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun. Propagation is best done by cuttings in spring or summer. It can also be propagated from seed, which should be sown in spring or summer.

Where to Find Erismanthus sinensis

Erismanthus sinensis can be found in tropical regions of China.

Species in the Erismanthus genus

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-71807: Based on the initial data import
Daniel Oliver (1830-1916): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Oliv.' in the authors string.