Eriotheca bahiensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
M.C.Duarte & G.L.Esteves
Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)
Year:
2011
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 63: 338 (2011)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001318160
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Eriotheca bahiensis (also called 'Eriotheca', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 5 meters in height. It is native to Brazil, and is found in the Atlantic Forest and Cerrado habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Eriotheca bahiensis has been used for its medicinal properties, such as for treating fever, colds, and headaches. It has also been used as a natural dye for fabrics and as a food source.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Eriotheca bahiensis has small, white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings have long, thin stems with small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Eriotheca bahiensis is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -4°C (25°F). Prune to shape in late winter or early spring.
Where to Find Eriotheca bahiensis
Eriotheca bahiensis is native to the Atlantic Forest in Brazil. It can be found in the states of Bahia and Minas Gerais.
Eriotheca bahiensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Eriotheca bahiensis?
Eriotheca bahiensis
What is the family of Eriotheca bahiensis?
Malvaceae
What is the common name of Eriotheca bahiensis?
Bahia Eriotheca
Species in the Eriotheca genus
Eriotheca candolleana, Eriotheca crassa, Eriotheca crenulaticalyx, Eriotheca discolor, Eriotheca dolichopoda, Eriotheca globosa, Eriotheca gracilipes, Eriotheca hassleri, Eriotheca longipedicellata, Eriotheca longitubulosa, Eriotheca loretensis, Eriotheca macrophylla, Eriotheca obcordata, Eriotheca parvifolia, Eriotheca pentaphylla, Eriotheca peruviana, Eriotheca platyandra, Eriotheca pubescens, Eriotheca roseorum, Eriotheca ruizii, Eriotheca squamigera, Eriotheca surinamensis, Eriotheca vargasii, Eriotheca estevesiae, Eriotheca longipes, Eriotheca bahiensis, Eriotheca saxicola, Eriotheca sclerophylla,
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
Gerleni Lopes Esteves: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.L.Esteves' in the authors string.
Marília Cristina Duarte (b.1981): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.C.Duarte' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60457765-2: Based on the initial data import