Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
berbertii
ID:
1540893

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.M.Ferreira & R.P.Oliveira

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2020

Citation Micro:
Novon 28: 242 (2020)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000022372



Common Names

  • Eremitis berbertii
  • Berbert's Eremitis
  • Berbertii Eremitis


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Description

Eremitis berbertii (also called Berbert's erimitis, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Brazil. It has a woody stem and long, thin leaves. It grows in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Eremitis berbertii is used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control. It is also used to make thatching and for fodder for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Eremitis berbertii is a white, 5-petaled flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, ovoid drupe with a single seed inside. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped leaf with a pointed tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eremitis berbertii can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. When propagating from seeds, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist but not wet. When propagating from cuttings, take a cutting from a healthy plant and place it in a pot with a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Eremitis berbertii

Eremitis berbertii is native to Brazil. It can be found in wet, humid areas, such as rainforests and swamps.

Eremitis berbertii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eremitis berbertii?

Eremitis berbertii

What type of plant is Eremitis berbertii?

Herb

Where is Eremitis berbertii native to?

Brazil

Species in the Poaceae family

Achnatherum pekinense, Achnatherum pubicalyx, Achnatherum sibiricum, Achnatherum turcomanicum, Achnatherum brandisii, Achnatherum bromoides, Achnatherum calamagrostis, Achnatherum confusum, Achnatherum inebrians, Achnatherum jacquemontii, Achnatherum virescens, Achnatherum paradoxum, Achnatherum nakaii, Achnatherum pelliotii, Achnatherum haussknechtii, Achnatherum mandavillei, Achnatherum pilosum, Achnatherum parviflorum, Achnatherum staintonii, Aciachne acicularis, Aciachne flagellifera, Aciachne pulvinata, Acidosasa breviclavata, Acidosasa brilletii, Acidosasa chinensis, Acidosasa edulis, Acidosasa glauca, Acidosasa guangxiensis, Acidosasa lingchuanensis, Acidosasa nanunica, Acidosasa notata, Acidosasa purpurea, Acidosasa venusta, Acidosasa carinata, Acostia gracilis, Acrachne henrardiana, Acrachne perrieri, Acrachne racemosa, Acritochaete volkensii, Acroceras amplectens, Acroceras attenuatum, Acroceras boivinii, Acroceras bosseri, Acroceras calcicola, Acroceras chaseae, Acroceras diffusum, Acroceras elegans, Acroceras excavatum, Acroceras fluminense, Acroceras gabunense,

References

POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77213762-1: 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].