Eriochilus petricola - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
petricola
ID:
415473
Status:
valid
Authors:
D.L.Jones & M.A.Clem.
Source:
wcs
Year:
2004
Citation Micro:
Orchadian 14(8: Sci. Suppl.): viii (2004)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000414805
Common Names
- Eriochilus petricola
- Petricola eriochilus
- Eriochilus petricola
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Eriochilus petricola (also called 'Petricola pipewort', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in wet, marshy habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Eriochilus petricola is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as skin diseases, fever, and stomach problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Eriochilus petricola is small, white and has four petals. The seed is a small, black, round nut. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped plant.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Eriochilus petricola is a low-growing, evergreen perennial that grows up to 15cm tall. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by division or seed.
Where to Find Eriochilus petricola
Eriochilus petricola is native to the Mediterranean region.
Eriochilus petricola FAQ
What is the scientific name of Eriochilus petricola?
Eriochilus petricola
What type of plant is Eriochilus petricola?
It is a perennial herbaceous plant.
Where is Eriochilus petricola found?
It is found in India, Sri Lanka, and Nepal.
Species in the Eriochilus genus
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-244489: Based on the initial data import
David Lloyd Jones (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.L.Jones' in the authors string.
Mark Alwin Clements (b.1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.A.Clem.' in the authors string.