Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
weberi
ID:
954884

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ames

Source:
wcs

Year:
1915

Citation Micro:
Orchidaceae 5: 30 (1915)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000954222



Common Names

  • Erythrodes weberi
  • Weberi Erythrodes
  • Weber's Erythrodes


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Description

Erythrodes weberi (also called Weber's Rice Flower, among many other common names) is a small shrub with white flowers and small, round, purple-black fruits. It is native to Australia and is found in a variety of habitats, including dry sclerophyll forests, heathlands, and coastal dunes.

Uses & Benefits

Erythrodes weberi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat skin diseases, inflammation, and fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Erythrodes weberi are white in color and have five petals. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings have thin, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erythrodes weberi is a low-growing, evergreen shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soils and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is by seed, cuttings or layering.

Where to Find Erythrodes weberi

Erythrodes weberi is found in the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia, from Thailand to Indonesia.

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-72247: Based on the initial data import
Oakes Ames (1874-1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ames' in the authors string.