Edmundoa perplexa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
perplexa
ID:
402189
Status:
valid
Authors:
(L.B.Sm.) Leme
Source:
wcs
Year:
1997
Citation Micro:
Canistrum - Bromeliads Atlantic Forest : 54 (1997)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000401521
Common Names
- Edmundoa Perplexa
- Perplexa Plant
- Perplexa Flower
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Edmundoa perplexa (also called 'Perplexing Sea Lavender', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in coastal areas, salt marshes, and other areas with salty soils. It has small, white flowers and narrow, linear leaves with a hairy texture.
Uses & Benefits
Edmundoa perplexa is used as an ornamental plant, for its medicinal properties, and as a food source for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Edmundoa perplexa are small and white, with four petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a single cotyledon.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Edmundoa perplexa is a perennial herb that is native to Mexico. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny location with well-drained soil. Division should be done in spring or early summer, when the plant is actively growing. The divisions should be planted in a sunny location with well-drained soil.
Where to Find Edmundoa perplexa
Edmundoa perplexa can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Mexico, Central America, the Caribbean, and South America.
Edmundoa perplexa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Edmundoa perplexa?
Edmundoa perplexa
What type of plant is Edmundoa perplexa?
It is an epiphytic orchid
Where is Edmundoa perplexa found?
It is found in Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras
Species in the Edmundoa genus
Species in the Bromeliaceae family
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References
Lyman Bradford Smith (1904-1997): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.B.Sm.' in the authors string.
Elton Martinez Carvalho Leme (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Leme' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:1003088-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].