Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cornales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lobata
ID:
681821

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hook.) A.Gray

Source:
cmp

Year:
1845

Citation Micro:
Pl. Lindheim. 1: 192 (1845)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000681154



Common Names

  • Lobata Eucnide
  • Wild Olive
  • Blue Guarri


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Synonyms

  • Microsperma rudis S.Schauer [unknown]
  • Microsperma lobatum Hook. [unknown]
  • Mentzelia lobata Walp. [unknown]

Description

Eucnide lobata (also called Lobed Eucnide, among many other common names) is a species of succulent native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It has thick, fleshy leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in dry, rocky soils.

Uses & Benefits

Eucnide lobata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Eucnide lobata has white, star-shaped flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are thin and spindly.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eucnide lobata is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 3 m in height. It is easily propagated from cuttings or seed. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and planted in a well-drained, sandy medium. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy medium and kept moist until germination occurs. Once established, Eucnide lobata is drought tolerant and prefers full sun.

Where to Find Eucnide lobata

Eucnide lobata is native to the tropical rainforests of South America.

Species in the Loasaceae family

Aosa gilgiana, Aosa parviflora, Aosa plumieri, Aosa rupestris, Aosa sigmoidea, Aosa rostrata, Aosa uleana, Aosa grandis, Blumenbachia dissecta, Blumenbachia catharinensis, Blumenbachia eichleri, Blumenbachia espigneera, Blumenbachia exalata, Blumenbachia hieronymi, Blumenbachia insignis, Blumenbachia latifolia, Blumenbachia prietea, Blumenbachia sylvestris, Blumenbachia hierorymi, Blumenbachia amana, Caiophora deserticola, Caiophora aconquijae, Caiophora andina, Caiophora arechavaletae, Caiophora boliviana, Caiophora buraeavi, Caiophora canarinoides, Caiophora carduifolia, Caiophora cernua, Caiophora chuquisacana, Caiophora chuquitensis, Caiophora cirsiifolia, Caiophora clavata, Caiophora contorta, Caiophora coronata, Caiophora dumetorum, Caiophora espigneira, Caiophora grandiflora, Caiophora hibiscifolia, Caiophora lateritia, Caiophora macrantha, Caiophora madrequisa, Caiophora mollis, Caiophora nivalis, Caiophora patagonica, Caiophora pedicularifolia, Caiophora peduncularis, Caiophora pterosperma, Caiophora pulchella, Caiophora rosulata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2802732: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.
William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.