Eriolaena candollei - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Wall.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1830
Citation Micro:
Pl. Asiat. Rar. 1: 57 (1830)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000675732
Common Names
- Candolle's Eriolaena
- Candolle False Flax
- Candolle's Wild Flax
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Eriolaena candollei (also called Candolle's eriolaena, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial herb that is native to the western United States. It has a rosette of linear, grass-like leaves and produces white, star-shaped flowers in the summer. It grows in sandy soils and is often found in dry, open areas and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Eriolaena candollei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a drought-tolerant groundcover. It is also used for erosion control and as a food source for wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Eriolaena candollei has small, white flowers that bloom in late summer. The seed heads are small and round. The seedlings are small and have a pale green color.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Eriolaena candollei is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers well-drained soils and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -20°F.
Where to Find Eriolaena candollei
Eriolaena candollei can be found in India and Sri Lanka.
Eriolaena candollei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Eriolaena candollei?
Eriolaena candollei
What is the common name of Eriolaena candollei?
Candolle's Silk Cotton Tree
What is the natural habitat of Eriolaena candollei?
It is native to India and Sri Lanka, where it grows in moist, tropical forests.
Species in the Eriolaena genus
Species in the Malvaceae family
Abelmoschus angulosus, Abelmoschus caillei, Abelmoschus crinitus, Abelmoschus esculentus, Abelmoschus ficulneus, Abelmoschus hostilis, Abelmoschus magnificus, Abelmoschus manihot, Abelmoschus moschatus, Abelmoschus muliensis, Abelmoschus sagittifolius, Abelmoschus enbeepeegearensis, Abroma augustum, Abutilon abutiloides, Abutilon affine, Abutilon alii, Abutilon amplum, Abutilon andrewsianum, Abutilon andrieuxii, Abutilon anglosomaliae, Abutilon angulatum, Abutilon anodoides, Abutilon appendiculatum, Abutilon arenarium, Abutilon arequipense, Abutilon auritum, Abutilon austroafricanum, Abutilon badium, Abutilon balansae, Abutilon bastardioides, Abutilon benedictum, Abutilon berlandieri, Abutilon bidentatum, Abutilon bracteosum, Abutilon buchii, Abutilon burandtii, Abutilon bussei, Abutilon californicum, Abutilon calliphyllum, Abutilon carinatum, Abutilon coahuilae, Abutilon commutatum, Abutilon cryptopetalum, Abutilon cuspidatum, Abutilon densiflorum, Abutilon dinteri, Abutilon dispermum, Abutilon divaricatum, Abutilon dugesii, Abutilon durandoi,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2796896: Based on the initial data import
Nathaniel Wolff Wallich (1786-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wall.' in the authors string.