Eranthemum wattii - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
wattii
ID:
671334
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Bedd.) Stapf
Source:
cmp
Year:
1909
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. 135: t. 8239 (1909)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000670666
Common Names
- Eranthemum wattii
- Watt's Eranthemum
- Watt's Sage
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Eranthemum wattii (also called Watt's Eranthemum, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to India and Sri Lanka. It has ovate-lanceolate leaves and white flowers with a yellow center. It grows in moist, shady areas and is often found in forests.
Uses & Benefits
Eranthemum wattii 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 wattii 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 wattii 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 wattii
Eranthemum wattii can be found in India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka.
Eranthemum wattii FAQ
What is the common name of Eranthemum wattii?
Watt's Eranthemum
What is the scientific name of Watt's Eranthemum?
Eranthemum wattii
What is the natural habitat of Eranthemum wattii?
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
Otto Stapf (1857-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stapf' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.