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(Hook.) Link & al.
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WFO Identifier:
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Common Names
- Erythrostemon
- Gilliesii
- Gilliesii Erythrostemon
Description
Erythrostemon gilliesii (also called Gillies' Erythrostemon, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Peru. It has pinnate leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in dry, rocky, and sandy soils.
Uses & Benefits
Erythrostemon gilliesii is used as an ornamental plant, for timber, and as a soil stabilizer. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Erythrostemon gilliesii has bright yellow flowers with five petals and a long, slender seed pod. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf. The seeds are small and black.
Cultivation and Propagation
Erythrostemon gilliesii is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 8-10. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.
Where to Find Erythrostemon gilliesii
Erythrostemon gilliesii is found in Argentina.
Erythrostemon gilliesii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Erythrostemon gilliesii?
Erythrostemon gilliesii
What is the common name of Erythrostemon gilliesii?
Gillies' Erythrostemon
What is the natural habitat of Erythrostemon gilliesii?
It is found in dry forest and scrub in the Andes of Peru
Species in the Erythrostemon genus
Erythrostemon gilliesii,
Erythrostemon calycinus,
Erythrostemon gilliesii,
Erythrostemon fimbriatus,
Erythrostemon hughesii,
Erythrostemon melanadenius,
Erythrostemon mexicanus,
Erythrostemon nicaraguensis,
Erythrostemon oyamae,
Erythrostemon acapulcensis,
Erythrostemon angulatus,
Erythrostemon argentinus,
Erythrostemon caladenia,
Erythrostemon caudatus,
Erythrostemon coluteifolius,
Erythrostemon exilifolius,
Erythrostemon exostemma,
Erythrostemon glandulosus,
Erythrostemon hintonii,
Erythrostemon laxus,
Erythrostemon palmeri,
Erythrostemon phyllanthoides,
Erythrostemon yucatanensis,
Erythrostemon macvaughii,
Erythrostemon nelsonii,
Erythrostemon pannosus,
Erythrostemon placidus,
Erythrostemon standleyi,
Erythrostemon robinsonianus,
Erythrostemon coulterioides,
Erythrostemon coccineus,
Erythrostemon epifanioi,
Erythrostemon guevarafeferi,
Erythrostemon sousanus,
Species in the Fabaceae family