Eremostachys aralensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
aralensis
ID:
953264
Status:
valid
Authors:
Bunge
Source:
wcs
Year:
Citation Micro:
Lehm. Reliq. Bot. 266.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000952602
Common Names
- Eremostachys aralensis
- Aralensis Eremostachys
- Aral Sea Eremostachys
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Eremostachys aralensis (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 aralensis 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
Eremostachys aralensis has yellow-green flowers with a white center. The seeds are small, dark brown, and have a smooth surface. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Eremostachys aralensis is a terrestrial orchid that can be propagated by division of the rhizome. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is hardy in USDA zones 5-9.
Where to Find Eremostachys aralensis
Eremostachys aralensis is native to Central Asia, specifically Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan. It is found in dry, rocky areas and can be found in the wild in these countries.
Species in the Eremostachys genus
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
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-70717: Based on the initial data import
Alexander Bunge (1803-1890): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bunge' in the authors string.