Status:
valid
Authors:
(I.M.Johnst.) J.I.M.Melo & R.Degen
Source:
ipni
Year:
2012
Citation Micro:
Candollea 67(2): 368. 2012 [Dec 2012]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001334586
Common Names
- Euploca Margaritensis
- Margaritensis Euploca
- Euploca Pearl
Description
Euploca margaritensis (also called 'Beaded False Foxglove', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a tall stem bearing white or pink flowers. It is found in dry grasslands, rocky slopes, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Euploca margaritensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, headaches, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Euploca margaritensis has yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green with a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Euploca margaritensis can be propagated by division or by seed. For division, carefully separate the rhizomes and replant in a moist, well-draining soil mix. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a moist, well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist. Both methods require bright, indirect light and temperatures between 65-75°F (18-24°C). Water regularly, but avoid overwatering.
Where to Find Euploca margaritensis
Euploca margaritensis can be found in India.
Euploca margaritensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Euploca margaritensis?
Euploca margaritensis
What is the common name of Euploca margaritensis?
Pearl Euploca
Where is Euploca margaritensis found?
Euploca margaritensis is found in India
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,