Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
aureus
ID:
948837

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rchb.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1863

Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. Syst. 6: 484 (1863)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000948175



Common Names

  • Elleanthus aureus
  • Elleanthus aureus
  • Elleanthus aureus


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Description

Elleanthus aureus (also called 'Golden Elleanthus' and 'Golden Elleanth', among many other common names) is a small shrub native to South America. It has lanceolate leaves and small, yellow-gold flowers. It typically grows in open forests, meadows, and along roadsides and streams.

Uses & Benefits

Elleanthus aureus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headaches, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Elleanthus aureus has bright yellow flowers with a white center. Seed: The seed of Elleanthus aureus is small and round. Seedlings: The seedlings of Elleanthus aureus are small and have a single, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Elleanthus aureus can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in the spring in well-drained soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in the summer and planted in a moist, well-drained soil. Both methods should be kept in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Elleanthus aureus

Elleanthus aureus is native to Colombia and Ecuador. It can be found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.

Species in the Elleanthus genus

Elleanthus capitatellus, Elleanthus decipiens, Elleanthus ligularis, Elleanthus carinatus, Elleanthus amethystinoides, Elleanthus amethystinus, Elleanthus ampliflorus, Elleanthus aristatus, Elleanthus arpophyllostachys, Elleanthus asplundii, Elleanthus aurantiacus, Elleanthus aureus, Elleanthus auriculatus, Elleanthus bifarius, Elleanthus blatteus, Elleanthus bogotensis, Elleanthus bonplandii, Elleanthus bradeorum, Elleanthus brasiliensis, Elleanthus capitatus, Elleanthus caravata, Elleanthus caricoides, Elleanthus caroli, Elleanthus caveroi, Elleanthus cephalotus, Elleanthus cinnabarinus, Elleanthus columnaris, Elleanthus condorensis, Elleanthus confusus, Elleanthus congestus, Elleanthus conifer, Elleanthus cordidactylus, Elleanthus coriifolius, Elleanthus crinipes, Elleanthus discolor, Elleanthus dussii, Elleanthus ecuadorensis, Elleanthus ensatus, Elleanthus escobarii, Elleanthus flavescens, Elleanthus formosus, Elleanthus fractiflexus, Elleanthus furfuraceus, Elleanthus gastroglottis, Elleanthus glaucophyllus, Elleanthus glomera, Elleanthus gracilis, Elleanthus graminifolius, Elleanthus grandiflorus, Elleanthus haematoxanthus,

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,

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