Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
gilliesii
ID:
194575

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hook.) Link & al.

Source:
ildis

Year:

Citation Micro:

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000193904



Common Names

  • Erythrostemon
  • Gilliesii
  • Gilliesii Erythrostemon


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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.

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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

References

Johann Heinrich Friedrich Link (1767-1851): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Link' in the authors string.
William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:494656-1: Based on the initial data import