Eriotheca vargasii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Cuatrec.) A.Robyns
Source:
cmp
Year:
1963
Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. État Bruxelles 33: 165 (1963)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000676195
Common Names
- Vargas's Eriotheca
- Vargas False Flax
- Vargas's Wild Flax
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Eriotheca vargasii (also called Vargas' eriotheca, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with small, white flowers and glossy green leaves. It is native to Peru and is found in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Eriotheca vargasii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used in traditional medicine for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Eriotheca vargasii is white or yellowish in color, with a tubular shape and five petals. The seed is a small, black, three-angled nutlet. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Eriotheca vargasii is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 m in height. It is native to Central and South America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and rooted in a moist medium. The plant prefers full sun and well-draining soil.
Where to Find Eriotheca vargasii
Eriotheca vargasii can be found in Peru, particularly in the Amazon region.
Eriotheca vargasii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Eriotheca vargasii?
Eriotheca vargasii
What is the common name of Eriotheca vargasii?
Vargas' Silk Cotton Tree
What is the natural habitat of Eriotheca vargasii?
It is native to the tropical forests of 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
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2797596: Based on the initial data import
José Cuatrecasas (1903-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cuatrec.' in the authors string.
André Georges Marie Walter Albert Robyns (1935-2003): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Robyns' in the authors string.