Eriolaena hookeriana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Wight & Arn.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1834
Citation Micro:
Prodr. Fl. Ind. Orient. : 70 (1834)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000675739
Common Names
- Hooker's Eriolaena
- Hooker False Flax
- Hooker's Wild Flax
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Eriolaena hookeriana (also called Hooker'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 hookeriana 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 hookeriana has small, yellow flowers that bloom in late summer. The seed heads are small and round. The seedlings are small and have a light green color.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Eriolaena hookeriana 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 hookeriana
Eriolaena hookeriana can be found in India and Sri Lanka.
Eriolaena hookeriana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Eriolaena hookeriana?
Eriolaena hookeriana
What is the common name of Eriolaena hookeriana?
Hooker's Silk Cotton Tree
What is the natural habitat of Eriolaena hookeriana?
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-2796901: Based on the initial data import
George Arnott Walker-Arnott (1799-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arn.' in the authors string.
Robert Wight (1796-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wight' in the authors string.