Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
eriocalyx
ID:
298714

Status:
valid

Authors:
Jord. & Fourr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1866

Citation Micro:
Brev. Pl. Nov. i. 44. 1866

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000298046

Common Names

  • Rosmarinus eriocalyx
  • Woolly-Leaved Rosemary
  • Woolly-Stemmed Rosemary

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Synonyms

  • Rosmarinus eriocalyx eriocalyx [unknown]
  • Rosmarinus officinalis tournefortii Noë ex Murb. [unknown]
  • Rosmarinus tournefortii (de Noé ex Jord. & Fourr.) Jahand. & Maire [unknown]

Description

Rosmarinus eriocalyx (also called 'Woolly-Leaved Rosemary', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can grow up to 10 m tall. It is native to Cuba, Hispaniola, Jamaica, and Puerto Rico, and is found in dry forests, coastal forests, and mangroves.

Uses & Benefits

Rosmarinus eriocalyx is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It has showy flowers and attractive foliage, making it a popular choice for landscaping. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating a variety of ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Rosmarinus eriocalix var. pallescens (Maire) Upson & Jury

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Small, white, fragrant flowers. Seed: Small, black, round seeds. Seedlings: Young seedlings are reddish-brown in color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation of Rosmarinus eriocalyx: This species is propagated by seed, cuttings, and division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature plants and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. Division can be done in the spring or fall. Plants should be planted in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist.

Where to Find Rosmarinus eriocalyx

Rosmarinus eriocalyx is native to Central America and northern South America.

Rosmarinus eriocalyx FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rosmarinus eriocalyx?

Rosmarinus eriocalyx

What are the common names of Rosmarinus eriocalyx?

Rock Rosemary

What is the natural habitat of Rosmarinus eriocalyx?

Rocky hillsides and dry scrubland

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-179858: Based on the initial data import
Claude Thomas Alexis Jordan (1814-1897): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jord.' in the authors string.
Jules Pierre Fourreau (1844-1871): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fourr.' in the authors string.