Status:
valid
Authors:
(Vatke) Ryding
Source:
ipni
Year:
2013
Citation Micro:
Pl. Syst. Evol. 300: 967 (2013)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001339238
Common Names
- Tibeticum Eriophyton
- Tibeticum Plant
- Tibeticum Mite
Description
Eriophyton tibeticum (also called 'Tibetan Eriophyton', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Lamiaceae family. It is native to India, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka. It is a small shrub that grows in tropical and subtropical forests and shrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Eriophyton tibeticum is used as a source of timber, for medicinal purposes, and as a source of gum.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Eriophyton tibeticum has small, white flowers with yellow-green stripes. The flowers are borne in a dense, globular inflorescence. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have small, ovate leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Eriophyton tibeticum is a small, evergreen shrub that grows in dry, sandy soils. It can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Seeds should be sown in a light, sandy soil mix and kept moist until germination. Once established, it is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance.
Where to Find Eriophyton tibeticum
Eriophyton tibeticum can be found in the Middle East, including Yemen, Oman, and Saudi Arabia.
Eriophyton tibeticum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Eriophyton tibeticum?
Eriophyton tibeticum
What type of plant is Eriophyton tibeticum?
Eriophyton tibeticum is a shrub.
Where is Eriophyton tibeticum native to?
Eriophyton tibeticum is native to South America.
Species in the Eriophyton genus
Eriophyton sunhangii,
Eriophyton tuberosum,
Eriophyton staintonii,
Eriophyton rhomboideum,
Eriophyton nepalense,
Eriophyton wallichii,
Eriophyton lamiiflorum,
Eriophyton maleolens,
Eriophyton marrubioides,
Eriophyton oblongatum,
Eriophyton tibeticum,
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,