Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Genus:
Species:
polyphylla
ID:
744558

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lehm.) J.I.M.Melo & Semir

Source:
cmp

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 64(2): 289. 2009 [Aug 2009]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000743891

Common Names

  • Euploca polyphylla
  • Polyphylla Euploca
  • Polyphylla False-mallow

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Synonyms

  • Preslaea linifolia A.St.-Hil. [unknown]
  • Schleidenia bahiensis Fresen. [unknown]
  • Schleidenia pubescens Fresen. [unknown]
  • Schleidenia linifolia (A.St.-Hil.) DC. [unknown]
  • Schleidenia glomerata Fresen. [unknown]
  • Heliotropium bahiense DC. [unknown]
  • Heliotropium foliosum Willd. ex Roem. & Schult. [unknown]
  • Heliotropium polyphyllum Lehm. [unknown]
  • Heliotropium polyphyllum blanchetii DC. [unknown]
  • Heliotropium pubescens Gürke [unknown]
  • Heliotropium glomeratum A.DC. [unknown]
  • Heliotropium horizontale Small [unknown]
  • Schleidenia polyphylla Fresen. [unknown]
  • Heliotropium polyphyllum genuina I.M.Johnst. [unknown]
  • Heliotropium polyphyllum horizontale (Small) R.W.Long [unknown]
  • Heliotropium polyphyllum leavenworthii A.Gray [unknown]

Description

Euploca polyphylla (also called Many-Leaved Euploca, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub native to South America. It has narrow, thread-like leaves and small white flowers. It is typically found in tropical and subtropical regions, in wet forests and along stream banks.

Uses & Benefits

Euploca polyphylla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Euploca polyphylla is yellow and has five petals. The seeds are small and black in colour. The seedlings are thin and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Euploca polyphylla is a perennial herb native to South America. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed, division, or cuttings. It is a low-maintenance plant that is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade.

Where to Find Euploca polyphylla

Euploca polyphylla can be found in the Brazilian states of Bahia and Minas Gerais.

Euploca polyphylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Euploca polyphylla?

Euploca polyphylla

What are the common names of Euploca polyphylla?

Common names of Euploca polyphylla include wild olive, wild olive tree, and wild olivewood.

What is the natural habitat of Euploca polyphylla?

Euploca polyphylla is native to South Africa, where it is found in dry, rocky areas.

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2896169: Based on the initial data import
João Semir (1937-2018): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Semir' in the authors string.
Johann Georg Christian Lehmann (1792-1860): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lehm.' in the authors string.
José Iranildo Miranda de Melo: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.I.M.Melo' in the authors string.