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
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.
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,