Eranthemum wardii - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
wardii
ID:
671333
Status:
valid
Authors:
(W.W.Sm.) N.P.Balakr.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1970
Citation Micro:
J. Bombay Nat. Hist. Soc. 67: 63 (1970)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000670665
Common Names
- Eranthemum wardii
- Ward's Eranthemum
- Ward's Sage
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Eranthemum wardii (also called Ward's Eranthemum, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 m in height. It is native to India and is found in moist meadows, grasslands, and along streams and rivers.
Uses & Benefits
Eranthemum wardii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases and wounds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Eranthemum wardii are white, tubular, and have four petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Eranthemum wardii can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained, light soil. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted 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 Eranthemum wardii
Eranthemum wardii is native to India and can be found in the wild in open woodlands and grasslands.
Eranthemum wardii FAQ
What is the common name of Eranthemum wardii?
Ward's Eranthemum
What is the scientific name of Ward's Eranthemum?
Eranthemum wardii
What is the natural habitat of Eranthemum wardii?
It is native to India and Sri Lanka
Species in the Eranthemum genus
Eranthemum austrosinense, Eranthemum burmanicum, Eranthemum capense, Eranthemum ciliatum, Eranthemum erythrochilum, Eranthemum griffithii, Eranthemum macrophyllum, Eranthemum macrostachys, Eranthemum obovatum, Eranthemum pulchellum, Eranthemum purpurascens, Eranthemum roseum, Eranthemum splendens, Eranthemum strictum, Eranthemum suffruticosum, Eranthemum sumatranum, Eranthemum tetragonum, Eranthemum tubiflorum, Eranthemum viscidum, Eranthemum wardii, Eranthemum wattii, Eranthemum pubescens,
Species in the Acanthaceae family
Acanthopale macrocarpa, Acanthopale confertiflora, Acanthopale decempedalis, Acanthopale laxiflora, Acanthopale madagascariensis, Acanthopale pubescens, Acanthopale aethiogermanica, Acanthopale breviceps, Acanthopale cuneifolia, Acanthopale ramiflora, Acanthopale perrieri, Acanthopale humblotii, Acanthopsis carduifolia, Acanthopsis disperma, Acanthopsis glauca, Acanthopsis hoffmannseggiana, Acanthopsis horrida, Acanthopsis scullyi, Acanthopsis spathularis, Acanthopsis disperma, Acanthopsis tuba, Acanthopsis ludoviciana, Acanthopsis adamanticola, Acanthopsis dispermoides, Acanthopsis erosa, Acanthopsis dregeana, Acanthopsis tetragona, Acanthopsis glandulopalmata, Acanthopsis insueta, Acanthopsis nitida, Acanthopsis pagodiformis, Acanthopsis glabra, Acanthopsis villosa, Acanthus austromontanus, Acanthus greuterianus, Acanthus kulalensis, Acanthus arboreus, Acanthus carduaceus, Acanthus caroli-alexandri, Acanthus caudatus, Acanthus dioscoridis, Acanthus ebracteatus, Acanthus eminens, Acanthus flexicaulis, Acanthus gaed, Acanthus guineensis, Acanthus hirsutus, Acanthus hungaricus, Acanthus ilicifolius, Acanthus latisepalus,
References
William Wright Smith (1875-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.W.Sm.' in the authors string.
Nambiyath Puthansurayil Balakrishnan (b.1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.P.Balakr.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:48944-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.