Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
erecta
ID:
765445

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lauterb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1913

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 50: 304 (1913)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000764778



Common Names

  • Erecta Curculigo
  • Erecta Lily
  • Erecta Spider Lily


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Description

Curculigo erecta (also called upright curculigo, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It has long, strap-like leaves and white, fragrant flowers. It grows in dry, sandy areas, and is often found in deserts and other dry habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Curculigo erecta is an ornamental plant that is often used in gardens and landscapes. It has fragrant white flowers and is drought tolerant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Curculigo erecta has small, white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and long with a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Curculigo erecta is a tropical evergreen perennial that grows in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated from seeds or by division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and should be fertilized regularly.

Where to Find Curculigo erecta

Curculigo erecta is native to India, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka.

Curculigo erecta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Curculigo erecta?

Curculigo erecta

What is the common name of Curculigo erecta?

Curculigo

What is the family of Curculigo erecta?

Hypoxidaceae

Species in the Hypoxidaceae family

Curculigo annamitica, Curculigo breviscapa, Curculigo capitulata, Curculigo conoc, Curculigo disticha, Curculigo ensifolia, Curculigo erecta, Curculigo gracilis, Curculigo latifolia, Curculigo oligantha, Curculigo orchioides, Curculigo pilosa, Curculigo prainiana, Curculigo racemosa, Curculigo rhizophylla, Curculigo scorzonerifolia, Curculigo seychellensis, Curculigo sinensis, Curculigo tonkinensis, Curculigo trichocarpa, Curculigo savantwadiensis, Curculigo maharashtrensis, Curculigo fabrei, Curculigo maheensis, Empodium elongatum, Empodium flexile, Empodium gloriosum, Empodium monophyllum, Empodium namaquensis, Empodium plicatum, Empodium veratrifolium, Empodium namaquensis, Empodium veratrifolium, Hypoxis abyssinica, Hypoxis acuminata, Hypoxis angustifolia, Hypoxis argentea, Hypoxis arillacea, Hypoxis aurea, Hypoxis bampsiana, Hypoxis baurii, Hypoxis camerooniana, Hypoxis canaliculata, Hypoxis catamarcensis, Hypoxis colchicifolia, Hypoxis costata, Hypoxis cuanzensis, Hypoxis curtissii, Hypoxis decumbens, Hypoxis demissa,

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