Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
linearifolia
ID:
1334818

Status:
valid

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

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 280: 182 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001347272

Common Names

  • Eremitis linearifolia
  • Linearifolia Eremitis
  • L. Eremitis

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Description

Eremitis linearifolia (also called Linear-leaved Eremitis, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America. It has glossy, dark green leaves and small, yellow-green flowers. The flowers have a white center and yellow-green petals.

Uses & Benefits

Eremitis linearifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Eremitis linearifolia is a small, white, five-petaled flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Where to Find Eremitis linearifolia

Eremitis linearifolia can be found in Mexico.

Eremitis linearifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eremitis linearifolia?

Eremitis linearifolia

What is the common name of Eremitis linearifolia?

Linear-leaved Eremitis

Where is Eremitis linearifolia found?

It is found in the Amazon rainforest in 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

Victoria C. Hollowell (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hollowell' in the authors string.
Reyjane Patricia de Oliveira (b.1976): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.P.Oliveira' in the authors string.
Fabrício Moreira Ferreira: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.M.Ferreira' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77159063-1: 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].