Status:
valid
Authors:
Schinz
Source:
cmp
Year:
1894
Citation Micro:
Bull. Herb. Boissier 2: 218 (1894)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000683507
Common Names
- Eustegia plicata
- Pleated Eustegia
- Pleated False Bindweed
Description
Eustegia plicata (also called 'Mountain Pincushion', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with small, white, star-shaped flowers. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is commonly found in rocky, dry hillsides.
Uses & Benefits
Eustegia plicata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower for bouquets.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Eustegia plicata is a small white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with thin, light green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Eustegia plicata is a perennial herb that is native to the Mediterranean region. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division. The plant can be divided in the spring or fall.
Where to Find Eustegia plicata
Eustegia plicata is found in South America.
Eustegia plicata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Eustegia plicata?
Eustegia plicata
What is the family of Eustegia plicata?
Scrophulariaceae
What is the common name of Eustegia plicata?
Pleated Eustegia
Species in the Eustegia genus
Species in the Apocynaceae family
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Acokanthera oblongifolia,
Acokanthera oppositifolia,
Acokanthera rotundata,
Acokanthera schimperi,
Adenium boehmianum,
Adenium multiflorum,
Adenium obesum,
Adenium oleifolium,
Adenium swazicum,
Adenium dhofarense,
Aganosma breviloba,
Aganosma cymosa,
Aganosma gracilis,
Aganosma lacei,
Aganosma petelotii,
Aganosma schlechteriana,
Aganosma siamensis,
Aganosma wallichii,
Aganosma heynei,
Alafia alba,
Alafia barteri,
Alafia benthamii,
Alafia berrieri,
Alafia calophylla,
Alafia caudata,
Alafia erythrophthalma,
Alafia falcata,
Alafia fuscata,
Alafia insularis,
Alafia intermedia,
Alafia landolphioides,
Alafia lucida,
Alafia microstylis,
Alafia multiflora,
Alafia nigrescens,
Alafia orientalis,
Alafia parciflora,
Alafia pauciflora,
Alafia perrieri,
Alafia schumannii,
Alafia thouarsii,
Alafia vallium,
Alafia verschuereni,
Alafia whytei,
Alafia zambesiaca,
Allamanda calcicola,
Allamanda angustifolia,
Allamanda blanchetii,
Allamanda cathartica,