Erythrodes chinensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
chinensis
ID:
954742
Status:
valid
Authors:
Schltr.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1914
Citation Micro:
Orchideen Beschreib. Kult. Zücht. : 117 (1914)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000954080
Common Names
- Erythrodes chinensis
- Chinensis Erythrodes
- Chinese Erythrodes
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Erythrodes chinensis (also called Chinese Rice Flower, among many other common names) is a small shrub with white flowers and small, round, purple-black fruits. It is native to China and is found in a variety of habitats, including dry sclerophyll forests, heathlands, and coastal dunes.
Uses & Benefits
Erythrodes chinensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, malaria, and other ailments.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Erythrodes chinensis var. triantherae (C.L.Yeh & C.S.Leou) T.P.LinFlower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Erythrodes chinensis is a white or pale pink, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped plant with a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Erythrodes chinensis can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy stems and planted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. Both seed and cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment and given plenty of light.
Where to Find Erythrodes chinensis
Erythrodes chinensis is found in the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia, from Thailand to Indonesia.
Species in the Erythrodes genus
Erythrodes celebensis, Erythrodes johorensis, Erythrodes latiloba, Erythrodes tetrodonta, Erythrodes amboinensis, Erythrodes bicarinata, Erythrodes blumei, Erythrodes boettcheri, Erythrodes chinensis, Erythrodes forcipata, Erythrodes glandulosa, Erythrodes glaucescens, Erythrodes hirsuta, Erythrodes humilis, Erythrodes latifolia, Erythrodes oxyglossa, Erythrodes papuana, Erythrodes parvula, Erythrodes praemorsa, Erythrodes purpurascens, Erythrodes sepikana, Erythrodes torricellensis, Erythrodes triloba, Erythrodes weberi, Erythrodes wenzelii, Erythrodes humulis, Erythrodes aggregata,
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
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:634260-1: Based on the initial data import