Status:
valid
Authors:
Yıld.
Source:
ipni
Year:
2011
Citation Micro:
Ot Sist. Bot. Dergisi 18(2): 2 (2011)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001332965
Common Names
- Eclipta turkica
- Turkica Eclipta
- Turkica's Eclipta
Description
Eclipta turkica (also called Turkish Eclipta, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Turkey. It grows in sunny, dry habitats, and has long, narrow leaves with a scaly texture.
Uses & Benefits
Eclipta turkica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, cold, cough, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Eclipta turkica has small, yellowish-green flowers. The seeds are small, brown and winged. The seedlings are slender and have a few hairs on the stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Eclipta turkica is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is native to Turkey. It can be propagated by seed or by division. It prefers bright, indirect light and should be watered regularly. It should be fertilized every two weeks during the growing season.
Where to Find Eclipta turkica
Eclipta turkica can be found in Turkey.
Eclipta turkica FAQ
What is the natural habitat of Eclipta turkica?
Eclipta turkica is native to Turkey.
What type of soil does Eclipta turkica prefer?
Eclipta turkica prefers well-drained, sandy soils with a slightly acidic pH.
How much sunlight does Eclipta turkica need?
Eclipta turkica prefers full sun to partial shade.
Species in the Eclipta genus
Species in the Asteraceae family
Aaronsohnia pubescens,
Aaronsohnia factorovskyi,
Abrotanella filiformis,
Abrotanella rostrata,
Abrotanella linearis,
Abrotanella trilobata,
Abrotanella muscosa,
Abrotanella inconspicua,
Abrotanella trichoachaenia,
Abrotanella caespitosa,
Abrotanella nivigena,
Abrotanella pusilla,
Abrotanella linearifolia,
Abrotanella papuana,
Abrotanella rosulata,
Abrotanella emarginata,
Abrotanella fertilis,
Abrotanella spathulata,
Abrotanella purpurea,
Abrotanella patearoa,
Abrotanella submarginata,
Abrotanella diemii,
Abrotanella scapigera,
Abrotanella forsterioides,
Acamptopappus shockleyi,
Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus,
Acanthocephalus benthamianus,
Acanthocephalus amplexifolius,
Acanthocladium dockeri,
Acanthodesmos distichus,
Acanthodesmos gibarensis,
Acanthospermum humile,
Acanthospermum consobrinum,
Acanthospermum glabratum,
Acanthospermum microcarpum,
Acanthospermum hispidum,
Acanthospermum australe,
Acanthospermum lecocarpoides,
Acanthostyles buniifolius,
Acanthostyles saucechicoensis,
Achillea buiana,
Achillea conrathii,
Achillea cucullata,
Achillea styriaca,
Achillea clavennae,
Achillea cappadocica,
Achillea huber-morathii,
Achillea ptarmicoides,
Achillea sieheana,
Achillea barrelieri,