Eperua glabra - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
R.S.Cowan
Source:
tro
Year:
1957
Citation Micro:
Brittonia8: 251 (1957)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001051267
Common Names
- Eperua glabra
- Smooth Eperua
- Smooth-barked Eperua
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesUses & Benefits
Eperua glabra is used as an ornamental plant, a source of nectar for bees and other pollinators, and as a source of food for wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Eperua glabra are small and white, with five petals. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have thin, light green leaves.
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Eperua glabra can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and regular watering.
Where to Find Eperua glabra
Eperua glabra is native to the tropical regions of South America.
Species in the Eperua genus
Species in the Fabaceae family
References
Richard Sumner Cowan (1921-1997): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.S.Cowan' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:91105-2: Based on the initial data import
Legume Data Portal link for: Eperua glabra R.S.Cowan: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.