Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
plicata
ID:
684174

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

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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.

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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 Apocynaceae family

Acokanthera laevigata, 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2805311: Based on the initial data import
Hans Schinz (1858-1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schinz' in the authors string.