Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
erosa
ID:
973423

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Rchb.f.) Schltr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1912

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 11: 150 (1912)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000972761

Common Names

  • Aa Erosa
  • Erosa Aa
  • Erosa Aa-Mint

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Description

Aa erosa (also called Glandularia radicans, among many other common names) is a small shrub, usually no more than 0.5 m in height. It is native to South America, and can be found in open grasslands and scrubland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Aa erosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Aa erosa is a yellow 5-petaled bloom. The seed is a small, dark brown, kidney-shaped nutlet. The seedlings have a single pair of opposite, ovate-lanceolate leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aa erosa is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to South America. It is easy to propagate from cuttings or by division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by seed, but the seeds need to be stratified before planting. It can also be propagated from stem cuttings taken in the spring or fall.

Where to Find Aa erosa

Aa erosa is native to South America and can be found in the Andes mountain range.

Species in the Orchidaceae family

Aa fiebrigii, Aa hartwegii, Aa hieronymi, Aa leucantha, Aa lorentzii, Aa macra, Aa achalensis, Aa maderoi, Aa mandonii, Aa matthewsii, Aa microtidis, Aa paleacea, Aa argyrolepis, Aa riobambae, Aa rosei, Aa schickendanzii, Aa sphaeroglossa, Aa trilobulata, Aa weddelliana, Aa aurantiaca, Aa calceata, Aa colombiana, Aa denticulata, Aa erosa, Aa figueroi, Aa lozanoi, Aa lehmannii, Acampe carinata, Acampe cephalotes, Acampe ochracea, Acampe pachyglossa, Acampe praemorsa, Acampe joiceyana, Acampe hulae, Acanthophippium bicolor, Acanthophippium chrysoglossum, Acanthophippium curtisii, Acanthophippium eburneum, Acanthophippium gougahense, Acanthophippium javanicum, Acanthophippium lilacinum, Acanthophippium mantinianum, Acanthophippium parviflorum, Acanthophippium pictum, Acanthophippium splendidum, Acanthophippium striatum, Acanthophippium sylhetense, Acanthophippium curtisii, Achlydosa glandulosa, Acianthera aculeata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-9: Based on the initial data import
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.
Heinrich Gustav Reichenbach (1824-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rchb.f.' in the authors string.