Status:
valid
Authors:
Hochst. ex A.Rich.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1848
Citation Micro:
Tent. Fl. Abyss. 1: 303 (1848)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000395563
Common Names
- Eriantha Carpetweed
- Eriantha Pinkweed
- Eriantha Wireweed
Description
Polycarpaea eriantha (also called Erianth Polycarpaea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Caryophyllaceae. It is native to tropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Peru, and Colombia. It is a perennial herb that grows in moist, shady areas, often near streams or rivers.
Uses & Benefits
Polycarpaea eriantha is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in herbal medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Polycarpaea eriantha is a small, white, five-petalled flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, ovoid seed. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Polycarpaea eriantha is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can tolerate some drought but performs best with regular watering. Deadheading spent flowers will encourage more blooms.
Where to Find Polycarpaea eriantha
Polycarpaea eriantha is native to tropical Africa and can be found in moist, shady areas.
Polycarpaea eriantha FAQ
What is the scientific name of Polycarpaea eriantha?
Polycarpaea eriantha
What is the common name of Polycarpaea eriantha?
Woolly-fruited carpetweed
What is the natural habitat of Polycarpaea eriantha?
Tropical rainforests, open woodlands, and disturbed areas
Species in the Polycarpaea genus
Polycarpaea corymbosa,
Polycarpaea eriantha,
Polycarpaea tenuifolia,
Polycarpaea inaequalifolia,
Polycarpaea stellata,
Polycarpaea spicata,
Polycarpaea nivea,
Polycarpaea linearifolia,
Polycarpaea robbairea,
Polycarpaea repens,
Polycarpaea poggei,
Polycarpaea glabrifolia,
Polycarpaea gaudichaudii,
Polycarpaea rosulans,
Polycarpaea douliotii,
Polycarpaea gayi,
Polycarpaea hassleriana,
Polycarpaea tenuistyla,
Polycarpaea grahamii,
Species in the Caryophyllaceae family
Acanthophyllum acerosum,
Acanthophyllum aculeatum,
Acanthophyllum adenophorum,
Acanthophyllum albidum,
Acanthophyllum andarabicum,
Acanthophyllum andersenii,
Acanthophyllum anisocladum,
Acanthophyllum bilobum,
Acanthophyllum bracteatum,
Acanthophyllum brevibracteatum,
Acanthophyllum caespitosum,
Acanthophyllum coloratum,
Acanthophyllum crassifolium,
Acanthophyllum cyrtostegium,
Acanthophyllum diezianum,
Acanthophyllum elatius,
Acanthophyllum fissicalyx,
Acanthophyllum glandulosum,
Acanthophyllum gracile,
Acanthophyllum grandiflorum,
Acanthophyllum kabulicum,
Acanthophyllum kandaharicum,
Acanthophyllum knorringianum,
Acanthophyllum korolkowii,
Acanthophyllum korshinskyi,
Acanthophyllum krascheninnikovii,
Acanthophyllum lamondiae,
Acanthophyllum laxiflorum,
Acanthophyllum laxiusculum,
Acanthophyllum lilacinum,
Acanthophyllum longicalyx,
Acanthophyllum macrodon,
Acanthophyllum maimanense,
Acanthophyllum mikeschinianum,
Acanthophyllum mucronatum,
Acanthophyllum oppositiflorum,
Acanthophyllum pachycephalum,
Acanthophyllum pachystegium,
Acanthophyllum pleiostegium,
Acanthophyllum popovii,
Acanthophyllum pulcherrimum,
Acanthophyllum pulchrum,
Acanthophyllum pungens,
Acanthophyllum raphiophyllum,
Acanthophyllum recurvum,
Acanthophyllum sarawschanicum,
Acanthophyllum scapiflorum,
Acanthophyllum schugnanicum,
Acanthophyllum sordidum,
Acanthophyllum speciosum,