Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
eichleri
ID:
1102796

Status:
valid

Authors:
E.Fourn.

Source:
tro

Year:
1885

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 6(4): 290 (1885)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001102134

Common Names

  • Kerbera Eichleri
  • Eichleri Vine
  • Eichler's Kerbera

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Description

Kerbera eichleri (also called Eichler's Kerbera, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with small, dark green leaves and white flowers. It is native to South America and grows in moist and shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Kerbera eichleri is used as an ornamental plant, and its leaves are used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, stomachache, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Kerbera eichleri is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with five pointed petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Kerbera eichleri is a perennial climber that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. When propagating from seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining potting mix and keep the soil moist. When propagating from cuttings, take cuttings from the stem tips and place them in a potting mix. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of light. Once the cuttings have rooted, transplant them into a larger pot.

Where to Find Kerbera eichleri

Kerbera eichleri is native to Mexico and can be found in dry, rocky habitats.

Species in the Kerbera genus

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,

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