Euclasta oligantha - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hochst. ex Steud.) M.R.Almeida
Source:
ipni
Year:
2014
Citation Micro:
Fl. Maharashtra 6A: 147 (2014)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001340740
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Euclasta oligantha (also called few-flowered euclasta, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Asia. It has a thick stem and dark green, glossy leaves. It is found in temperate regions in open woodlands and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Euclasta oligantha is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Euclasta oligantha has small, white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and upright.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Euclasta oligantha is a perennial that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is best grown in a sheltered spot and requires regular watering and fertilizing to ensure healthy growth.
Where to Find Euclasta oligantha
Euclasta oligantha can be found in the tropical forests of India.
Euclasta oligantha FAQ
What is the scientific name of Euclasta oligantha?
Euclasta oligantha
What is the family of Euclasta oligantha?
Asteraceae
What is the distribution of Euclasta oligantha?
China
Species in the Euclasta genus
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
Christian Ferdinand Friedrich Hochstetter (1787-1860): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hochst.' in the authors string.
Ernst Gottlieb von Steudel (1783-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steud.' in the authors string.
Marselin Rusario Almeida (1939-2017): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.R.Almeida' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77142953-1: 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].