Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
hornii
ID:
664318

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.Muell. & Tate

Source:
cmp

Year:
1895

Citation Micro:
Vict. Naturalist 12: 14 (1895)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000663650



Common Names

  • Elacholoma hornii
  • Horn's Elacholoma
  • Horn Elacholoma


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Description

Elacholoma hornii (also called Horn's Elacholoma, among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub with a rounded crown and a grey-brown bark. It is native to Turkey, and is found in dry deciduous forests and scrubland.

Uses & Benefits

Elacholoma hornii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a hedge plant and for erosion control. It has a high tolerance for drought and can be used in areas with poor soil.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Elacholoma hornii is white and bell-shaped. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Elacholoma hornii is a small shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and should be watered regularly. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Elacholoma hornii

Elacholoma hornii is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, rocky areas.

Elacholoma hornii FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Elacholoma hornii?

Elacholoma hornii is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in scrub and grassland.

What type of soil does Elacholoma hornii prefer?

Elacholoma hornii prefers well-drained, fertile soils.

How often should Elacholoma hornii be watered?

Elacholoma hornii should be watered regularly, but not too frequently.

Species in the Elacholoma genus

Species in the Phrymaceae family

Diplacus aridus, Diplacus aurantiacus, Diplacus calycinus, Diplacus clevelandii, Diplacus grandiflorus, Diplacus linearis, Diplacus lompocensis, Diplacus longiflorus, Diplacus parviflorus, Diplacus puniceus, Diplacus rutilus, Diplacus stellatus, Diplacus parryi, Diplacus rupicola, Diplacus bigelovii, Diplacus bolanderi, Diplacus clivicola, Diplacus constrictus, Diplacus cusickii, Diplacus fremontii, Diplacus jepsonii, Diplacus johnstonii, Diplacus layneae, Diplacus leptaleus, Diplacus mephiticus, Diplacus mohavensis, Diplacus nanus, Diplacus rattanii, Diplacus viscidus, Diplacus pictus, Diplacus angustatus, Diplacus pulchellus, Diplacus tricolor, Diplacus congdonii, Diplacus douglasii, Diplacus kelloggii, Diplacus torreyi, Diplacus traskiae, Diplacus compactus, Diplacus vandenbergensis, Diplacus ovatus, Diplacus brandegeei, Diplacus thompsonii, Diplacus cusickioides, Diplacus deschutesensis, Diplacus cascadensis, Diplacus bicolor, Diplacus brevipes, Diplacus australis, Diplacus pygmaeus,

References

Ferdinand von Mueller (1825-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Muell.' in the authors string.
Ralph Tate (1840-1901): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tate' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:675813-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].