Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Species:
composita
ID:
676504

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.f.) Merr.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1934

Citation Micro:
Contr. Arnold Arbor. 8: 111. 1934

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000675836



Common Names

  • Composite Eriosolena
  • Composite False Foxglove
  • Composite Wild Foxglove


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Synonyms

  • Daphne composita Gilg [unknown]
  • Daphne javanica Thunb. [unknown]
  • Daphne montana Meisn. [unknown]
  • Daphne pendula Sm. [unknown]
  • Eriosolena composita szemaoensis Y.Y.Qian [unknown]
  • Eriosolena montana Blume [unknown]
  • Eriosolena pendula Blume ex Lecomte [unknown]
  • Daphne composita macrophylla Hochr. [unknown]
  • Daphne composita montana (Blume) Hochr. [unknown]
  • Daphne pendula concolor Meisn. [unknown]
  • Daphne pendula montana (Blume) Meisn. [unknown]

Description

Eriosolena composita (also called Composite Eriosolena, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It grows up to 0.5 m in height and has long, narrow leaves. It prefers to grow in moist, well-drained soils in sunny areas and is often found in grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Eriosolena composita is an ornamental plant, often used in gardens and parks. It has a long flowering period and is known for its bright and vibrant colours. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Eriosolena composita is a yellow-orange color and is shaped like a funnel. The seed is a small, brown, flattened oval. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eriosolena composita can be propagated by division of the clumps in spring or by seed. It prefers a sunny position in well-drained soil, and can tolerate dry periods once established. It is frost hardy.

Where to Find Eriosolena composita

Eriosolena composita is native to South Africa and can be found in the Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal and Limpopo provinces.

Eriosolena composita FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eriosolena composita?

Eriosolena composita

What type of plant is Eriosolena composita?

Perennial herb

What is the common name of Eriosolena composita?

Compound eriosolena

Species in the Thymelaeaceae family

Aetoxylon sympetalum, Amyxa pluricornis, Aquilaria apiculata, Aquilaria baillonii, Aquilaria banaense, Aquilaria beccariana, Aquilaria brachyantha, Aquilaria citrinicarpa, Aquilaria crassna, Aquilaria cumingiana, Aquilaria decemcostata, Aquilaria filaria, Aquilaria hirta, Aquilaria khasiana, Aquilaria microcarpa, Aquilaria parvifolia, Aquilaria rostrata, Aquilaria rugosa, Aquilaria sinensis, Aquilaria subintegra, Aquilaria urdanetensis, Aquilaria yunnanensis, Aquilaria malaccensis, Aquilaria banaensis, Arnhemia cryptantha, Atemnosiphon coriaceus, Craterosiphon beniensis, Craterosiphon devredii, Craterosiphon louisii, Craterosiphon micranthum, Craterosiphon montanus, Craterosiphon pseudoscandens, Craterosiphon quarrei, Craterosiphon scandens, Craterosiphon schmitzii, Craterosiphon soyauxii, Craterosiphon beniense, Dais cotinifolia, Dais glaucescens, Daphne wolongensis, Daphne hekouensis, Daphne acutiloba, Daphne alpina, Daphne altaica, Daphne arbuscula, Daphne arisanensis, Daphne aurantiaca, Daphne axillaris, Daphne bholua, Daphne blagayana,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2797249: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus the Younger (1741-1783): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.f.' in the authors string.
Elmer Drew Merrill (1876-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Merr.' in the authors string.