Eriotheca saxicola - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Carv.-Sobr.
Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)
Year:
2013
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 108: 50 (2013)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001318264
Common Names
- Saxicola Eriotheca
- Saxicola Eriotheca Plant
- Saxicola Eriotheca Flower
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Eriotheca saxicola (also called Saxicola Eriotheca, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 m tall. It is native to Brazil, and is found in humid forests. It has a grey-brown bark and its leaves are alternate, elliptic, and have a leathery texture.
Uses & Benefits
Eriotheca saxicola is used as an ornamental plant and as a medicinal plant for treating fever and rheumatism.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Eriotheca saxicola is a white, star-shaped flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings have narrow, pointed leaves and a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Eriotheca saxicola is a perennial shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. When grown in containers, it should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks. When grown in the ground, it should be watered deeply once a week. Pruning should be done in the spring to encourage new growth.
Where to Find Eriotheca saxicola
Eriotheca saxicola can be found in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil.
Eriotheca saxicola FAQ
What is the scientific name of Eriotheca saxicola?
Eriotheca saxicola
What is the common name of Eriotheca saxicola?
Rock-dwelling Eriotheca
Where is Eriotheca saxicola found?
South America
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
Jefferson Guedes de Carvalho-Sobrinho: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Carv.-Sobr.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60461601-2: Based on the initial data import