Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Genus:
Species:
confertifolia
ID:
1317949

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Torr.) Feuillet & Halse

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Phytoneuron 2016-5: 2. [7 Jan 2016] [epublished]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001330403

Common Names

  • Euploca confertifolia
  • Dense-leaved Euploca
  • Denseleaved Euploca

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Description

Euploca confertifolia (also called Dense-leaved Euploca, among many other common names) is a species of plant native to Central and South America. It is a small shrub with oval leaves and small, white flowers. It is found in humid forests, usually growing on rocks and tree trunks.

Uses & Benefits

Euploca confertifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomach ache.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Euploca confertifolia var. coldenioides (I.M.Johnst.) B.L.Turner

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Euploca confertifolia is white with a yellow center and five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Euploca confertifolia is a small shrub that can reach up to 2 m in height. It is found in tropical rainforests and is tolerant of a wide range of soils. Propagation is by seed, which should be collected when ripe and sown in a well-drained, sandy soil. Germination is usually rapid and seedlings should be transplanted when they reach 10-15 cm in height.

Where to Find Euploca confertifolia

Euploca confertifolia is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It can be found in nurseries and garden centers.

Euploca confertifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Euploca confertifolia?

Euploca confertifolia

What are the common names of Euploca confertifolia?

Common names of Euploca confertifolia include Confertifolia False-Foxglove and False Foxglove

Where is Euploca confertifolia found?

Euploca confertifolia is found in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico

Species in the Euploca genus

Euploca rodaliae, Euploca antillana, Euploca baclei, Euploca ballii, Euploca bursifera, Euploca campestris, Euploca chrysantha, Euploca convolvulacea, Euploca cupressina, Euploca humifusa, Euploca hypogaea, Euploca lagoensis, Euploca mendocina, Euploca ovalifolia, Euploca procumbens, Euploca pulvina, Euploca racemosa, Euploca rariflora, Euploca serpylloides, Euploca strigosa, Euploca styotricha, Euploca tenuifolia, Euploca barbata, Euploca filiformis, Euploca fruticosa, Euploca hassleriana, Euploca humistrata, Euploca krapovickasii, Euploca ocellata, Euploca pallescens, Euploca paradoxa, Euploca parciflora, Euploca polyphylla, Euploca pottii, Euploca salicoides, Euploca pilosa, Euploca perrieri, Euploca torreyi, Euploca confertifolia, Euploca greggii, Euploca tenella, Euploca microphylla, Euploca pedicellaris, Euploca cerroleonensis, Euploca distantiflora, Euploca dunaensis, Euploca margaritensis, Euploca purdiei, Euploca foliata, Euploca humilis,

Species in the Boraginaceae family

Actinocarya acaulis, Actinocarya tibetica, Adelocaryum coelestinum, Adelocaryum flexuosum, Adelocaryum malabaricum, Adelocaryum nebulicola, Adelocaryum lambertianum, Aegonychon purpurocaeruleum, Aegonychon zollingeri, Aegonychon purpurea-coeruleum, Aegonychon calabricum, Aegonychon calabrum, Afrotysonia africana, Afrotysonia glochidiata, Afrotysonia pilosicaulis, Alkanna amana, Alkanna angustifolia, Alkanna areolata, Alkanna attilae, Alkanna aucheriana, Alkanna auranitica, Alkanna bracteosa, Alkanna caliensis, Alkanna cappadocica, Alkanna confusa, Alkanna corcyrensis, Alkanna cordifolia, Alkanna dumanii, Alkanna frigida, Alkanna froedinii, Alkanna galilaea, Alkanna graeca, Alkanna haussknechtii, Alkanna hellenica, Alkanna hirsutissima, Alkanna hispida, Alkanna incana, Alkanna intercedens, Alkanna jordanovii, Alkanna kotschyana, Alkanna leiocarpa, Alkanna leptophylla, Alkanna lutea, Alkanna macrophylla, Alkanna macrosiphon, Alkanna maleolens, Alkanna megacarpa, Alkanna methanaea, Alkanna milliana, Alkanna mughlae,

References

John Torrey (1796-1873): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Torr.' in the authors string.
Christian Feuillet (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Feuillet' in the authors string.
Richard Ray Halse: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Halse' in the authors string.