Ercilla spicata - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
spicata
ID:
671368
Status:
valid
Authors:
Moq.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1849
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 13(2): 35 (1849)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000670700
Common Names
- Ercilla spicata
- Spicate Ercilla
- Spicate Ercilla
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Suriana volubilis Dombrain & Cav. [unknown]
- Apodostachys densiflora Turcz. [unknown]
- Bridgesia spicata (Bertol.) Hook. & Arn. [unknown]
- Ercilla volubilis A.Juss. [unknown]
- Galvezia spicata Bertero [unknown]
Description
Ercilla spicata (also called Spiked Ercilla, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has ovate-lanceolate leaves and white flowers with a yellow center. It grows in moist, shady areas and is often found in forests.
Uses & Benefits
Ercilla spicata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also known to attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies to the garden.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Ercilla spicata are yellow, star-shaped, and have six petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ercilla spicata can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained, light soil. The plants can be divided in spring or early summer and replanted in a well-drained, light soil. The plants should be grown in full sun or partial shade and kept moist but not wet.
Where to Find Ercilla spicata
Ercilla spicata is native to South America and can be found in grasslands and meadows.
Ercilla spicata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ercilla spicata?
Ercilla spicata
What is the common name of Ercilla spicata?
Spiked Ercilla
What is the natural habitat of Ercilla spicata?
Woodlands and meadows
Species in the Ercilla genus
Species in the Phytolaccaceae family
Anisomeria chilensis, Anisomeria coriacea, Anisomeria densiflora, Anisomeria fruticosa, Ercilla spicata, Ercilla syncarpellata, Phytolacca rivinoides, Phytolacca rugosa, Phytolacca sanguinea, Phytolacca octandra, Phytolacca thyrsiflora, Phytolacca meziana, Phytolacca americana, Phytolacca bogotensis, Phytolacca acinosa, Phytolacca dioica, Phytolacca dodecandra, Phytolacca icosandra, Phytolacca esculenta, Phytolacca japonica, Phytolacca tetramera, Phytolacca weberbaueri, Phytolacca goudotii, Phytolacca heterotepala, Phytolacca sandwicensis, Phytolacca heptandra, Phytolacca chilensis, Phytolacca cyclopetala, Phytolacca latbenia, Phytolacca polyandra,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2791940: Based on the initial data import
Christian Horace Benedict Alfred Moquin-Tandon (1804-1863): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Moq.' in the authors string.