Status:
valid
Authors:
Schltr.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1918
Citation Micro:
Beih. Bot. Centralbl. 36(2): 135 (1918)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000965532
Common Names
- Rothschildiana Eurychone
- Rothschildiana Spurge
- Eurychone Rothschildiana
Description
Eurychone rothschildiana (also called 'Rothschild's Eurychone', 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
Eurychone rothschildiana is a popular ornamental plant, grown for its attractive foliage and showy flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Eurychone rothschildiana is yellow and has a dark center. The seed is small and oval, and the seedlings are thin and light green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Eurychone rothschildiana 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 Eurychone rothschildiana
Eurychone rothschildiana can be found in Hawaii, USA.
Species in the Eurychone 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,