Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
rubiaceus
ID:
954416

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.A.Schmidt

Source:
wcs

Year:
1858

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 8: 171 (1858)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000953754

Common Names

  • Rubiaceous Eriothymus
  • Eriothymus rubiaceus
  • Eriothymus

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Description

Eriothymus rubiaceus (also called 'Rubiaceous Eriothymus', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 4 m tall. It is native to the tropical rainforest regions of South America and is found in humid, lowland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Eriothymus rubiaceus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a windbreak and for soil erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Eriothymus rubiaceus has small white flowers with a yellow centre, and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and thin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eriothymus rubiaceus is a terrestrial orchid native to tropical Asia. It is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers partial shade and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by dividing the rhizomes or by seed.

Where to Find Eriothymus rubiaceus

Eriothymus rubiaceus can be found in tropical regions of India and Southeast Asia.

Species in the Eriothymus 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-71801: Based on the initial data import
Johann Anton Schmidt (1823-1905): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.A.Schmidt' in the authors string.