Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
verticillata
ID:
681837

Status:
valid

Authors:
(M.Martens & Galeotti) Wiehler

Source:
cmp

Year:
1976

Citation Micro:
Selbyana 1: 392 (1976)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000681170

Common Names

  • Verticillata Eucodonia
  • Wild Olive
  • Blue Guarri

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Synonyms

  • Achimenes bella C.V.Morton [unknown]
  • Achimenes ehrenbergii (Hanst.) H.E.Moore [unknown]
  • Achimenes lanata Hanst. [unknown]
  • Eucodonia ehrenbergii Hanst. [unknown]
  • Eucodonia lilacinella Van Houtte [unknown]
  • Gloxinia verticillata M.Martens & Galeotti [unknown]
  • Scheeria lanata Hanst. [unknown]
  • Mandirola lanata Planch. & Linden [unknown]
  • Koernickia lanata Regel [unknown]

Description

Eucodonia verticillata (also called Whorled Eucodonia, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to Australia. It grows in dry and sandy habitats, such as heaths, woodlands, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Eucodonia verticillata has a wide range of medicinal uses. It is used to treat fever, headaches, and digestive problems. It is also used to treat skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis. It is also used as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Eucodonia verticillata has white, star-shaped flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are thin and spindly.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eucodonia verticillata can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Eucodonia verticillata

Eucodonia verticillata is native to the tropical rainforests of South America.

Species in the Eucodonia genus

Species in the Gesneriaceae family

Acanthonema diandrum, Achimenes admirabilis, Achimenes antirrhina, Achimenes brevifolia, Achimenes candida, Achimenes cettoana, Achimenes dulcis, Achimenes erecta, Achimenes fimbriata, Achimenes flava, Achimenes glabrata, Achimenes grandiflora, Achimenes heterophylla, Achimenes hintoniana, Achimenes longiflora, Achimenes mexicana, Achimenes misera, Achimenes nayaritensis, Achimenes obscura, Achimenes occidentalis, Achimenes patens, Achimenes pedunculata, Achimenes skinneri, Achimenes woodii, Achimenes tincticoma, Achimenes elota, Achimenes sanguinea, Achimenes ixtapaensis, Aeschynanthus citrinus, Aeschynanthus membranifolius, Aeschynanthus mendumiae, Aeschynanthus sojolianus, Aeschynanthus dischidioides, Aeschynanthus minutifolius, Aeschynanthus acuminatissimus, Aeschynanthus acuminatus, Aeschynanthus albidus, Aeschynanthus amboinensis, Aeschynanthus amoenus, Aeschynanthus andersonii, Aeschynanthus angustifolius, Aeschynanthus angustioblongus, Aeschynanthus apicidens, Aeschynanthus arctocalyx, Aeschynanthus arfakensis, Aeschynanthus argentii, Aeschynanthus asclepioides, Aeschynanthus atrorubens, Aeschynanthus atrosanguineus, Aeschynanthus batakiorum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2802748: Based on the initial data import
Martin Martens (1797-1863): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Martens' in the authors string.
Henri Guillaume Galeotti (1814-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Galeotti' in the authors string.
Hans Wiehler (1930-2003): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wiehler' in the authors string.