Status:
valid
Authors:
Nowicke
Source:
cmp
Year:
1969
Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 55: 303 (1969)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000670701
Common Names
- Ercilla syncarpellata
- Syncarpellate Ercilla
- Syncarpellate Ercilla
Description
Ercilla syncarpellata (also called Syncarpellate 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 syncarpellata 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 syncarpellata are yellow, star-shaped, and have six petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ercilla syncarpellata 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 syncarpellata
Ercilla syncarpellata is native to South America and can be found in grasslands and meadows.
Ercilla syncarpellata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ercilla syncarpellata?
Ercilla syncarpellata
What is the common name of Ercilla syncarpellata?
Carpet Ercilla
What is the natural habitat of Ercilla syncarpellata?
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,