Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
acaulis
ID:
953252

Status:
valid

Authors:
Beck ex Rech.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1940

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 48: 161 (1940)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000952590



Common Names

  • Eremostachys acaulis
  • Acaulis Eremostachys
  • Stemless Eremostachys


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Description

Eremostachys acaulis (also called Eremostachys, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with small, ovate leaves and white flowers. It is native to South Africa. It is found in dry forests and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Eremostachys acaulis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Eremostachys acaulis is a small, yellow-green, cup-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped seedling.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eremostachys acaulis is a hardy, evergreen perennial that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. Propagation is best done by division in spring or autumn. It can also be propagated from seed, which should be sown in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Eremostachys acaulis

Eremostachys acaulis can be found in tropical regions of South America.

Species in the Lamiaceae family

Acanthomintha duttonii, Acanthomintha ilicifolia, Acanthomintha lanceolata, Acanthomintha obovata, Acanthoprasium frutescens, Acanthoprasium integrifolium, Achyrospermum aethiopicum, Achyrospermum africanum, Achyrospermum axillare, Achyrospermum carvalhoi, Achyrospermum ciliatum, Achyrospermum cryptanthum, Achyrospermum dasytrichum, Achyrospermum densiflorum, Achyrospermum erythobotrys, Achyrospermum fruticosum, Achyrospermum laterale, Achyrospermum micranthum, Achyrospermum mildbraedii, Achyrospermum oblongifolium, Achyrospermum parviflorum, Achyrospermum purpureum, Achyrospermum schimperi, Achyrospermum schlechteri, Achyrospermum seychellarum, Achyrospermum tisserantii, Achyrospermum urens, Achyrospermum wallichianum, Achyrospermum scandens, Acinos alpinus, Acrotome angustifolia, Acrotome fleckii, Acrotome hispida, Acrotome inflata, Acrotome mozambiquensis, Acrotome pallescens, Acrotome tenuis, Acrotome thorncroftii, Acrymia ajugiflora, Aegiphila aracaensis, Aegiphila hystricina, Aegiphila aculeifera, Aegiphila alba, Aegiphila anomala, Aegiphila arcta, Aegiphila australis, Aegiphila bogotensis, Aegiphila boliviana, Aegiphila brachiata, Aegiphila bracteolosa,

References

Günther Beck von Mannagetta und Lerchenau (1856-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Beck' in the authors string.
Karl Heinz Rechinger (1906-1998): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rech.f.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:446761-1: Based on the initial data import