Status:
valid
Authors:
Schltr.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1911
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. Beih. 1: 64 (1911)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000965526
Common Names
- Monticola Eurycentrum
- Monticola Spurge
- Eurycentrum Monticola
Description
Eurycentrum monticola (also called 'Mountain Eurycentrum', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It is native to Central and South America. It is found in wetland habitats, such as marshes, swamps, and wet meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Eurycentrum monticola is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a source of food and medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Eurycentrum monticola is yellow and has a dark center. The seed is small and oval, and the seedlings are thin and light green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Eurycentrum monticola is a small, evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It is propagated by seed, which should be sown in a well-draining potting mix in a warm, humid environment. The seedlings should be kept moist and fertilized regularly. Once the plants are established, they should be watered and fertilized regularly, and pruned to maintain their shape.
Where to Find Eurycentrum monticola
Eurycentrum monticola can be found in Hawaii, USA.
Species in the Eurycentrum 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,