Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
kwangsiensis
ID:
676408

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hand.-Mazz.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1933

Citation Micro:
Sinensia 3: 193 (1933)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000675740



Common Names

  • Kwangsiensis Eriolaena
  • Kwangsiensis False Flax
  • Kwangsiensis Wild Flax


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Synonyms

  • Eriolaena ceratocarpa Hu [unknown]

Description

Eriolaena kwangsiensis (also called Kwangsi 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 kwangsiensis 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 kwangsiensis 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Eriolaena kwangsiensis 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 kwangsiensis

Eriolaena kwangsiensis can be found in China.

Eriolaena kwangsiensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eriolaena kwangsiensis?

Eriolaena kwangsiensis

What is the common name of Eriolaena kwangsiensis?

Kwangsi Silk Cotton Tree

What is the natural habitat of Eriolaena kwangsiensis?

It is native to China, where it grows in moist, tropical forests.

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,

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