Status:
valid
Authors:
(F.Muell.) Benth.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1877
Citation Micro:
Hooker's Icon. Pl. 13: t. 1206 (1877)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000417435
Common Names
- Exocarya sclerioides
- Hard-shelled Exocarya
- Hard-shelled Exocarya
Description
Exocarya sclerioides (also called 'Chilean Conebush', among many other common names) is a shrub native to Chile and Argentina. It has small, white flowers and small, grey-green leaves. It grows in rocky areas, in dry, sunny areas, and in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Exocarya sclerioides has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine for treating urinary tract infections.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Exocarya sclerioides are small, yellow and solitary. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are slender, with a single cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Exocarya sclerioides is a small shrub that is native to South America. It is typically propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist potting mix. Once established, Exocarya sclerioides should be grown in full sun and watered regularly.
Where to Find Exocarya sclerioides
Exocarya sclerioides can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including parts of the Americas, Africa, and Asia.
Exocarya sclerioides FAQ
What are the growth requirements of Exocarya sclerioides?
Exocarya sclerioides requires a moist, well-draining soil and full to partial sun.
How often should Exocarya sclerioides be watered?
Exocarya sclerioides should be watered regularly, but not too often, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings.
How big does Exocarya sclerioides grow?
Exocarya sclerioides can grow up to 8 inches in height and width.
Species in the Exocarya genus
Species in the Cyperaceae family
Abildgaardia mexicana,
Abildgaardia ovata,
Abildgaardia schoenoides,
Abildgaardia triflora,
Abildgaardia oxystachya,
Abildgaardia odontocarpa,
Abildgaardia macrantha,
Abildgaardia fusiformis,
Abildgaardia pachyptera,
Actinoschoenus repens,
Actinoschoenus yunnanensis,
Actinoschoenus aphyllus,
Actinoscirpus grossus,
Afrotrilepis jaegeri,
Afrotrilepis pilosa,
Amphiscirpus nevadensis,
Arthrostylis aphylla,
Arthrostylis planiculmis,
Becquerelia clarkei,
Becquerelia cymosa,
Becquerelia discolor,
Becquerelia merkeliana,
Becquerelia muricata,
Becquerelia tuberculata,
Bisboeckelera irrigua,
Bisboeckelera longifolia,
Bisboeckelera microcephala,
Bisboeckelera vinacea,
Blysmus compressus,
Blysmus mongolicola,
Blysmus rufus,
Blysmus sinocompressus,
Bolboschoenoplectus mariqueter,
Bolboschoenus caldwellii,
Bolboschoenus capensis,
Bolboschoenus fluviatilis,
Bolboschoenus glaucus,
Bolboschoenus grandispicus,
Bolboschoenus laticarpus,
Bolboschoenus maritimus,
Bolboschoenus medianus,
Bolboschoenus nobilis,
Bolboschoenus novae-angliae,
Bolboschoenus planiculmis,
Bolboschoenus robustus,
Bolboschoenus schmidii,
Bolboschoenus stagnicola,
Bolboschoenus yagara,
Bolboschoenus koshevnikovii,
Bolboschoenus biconcavus,
References
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:307489-1: 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].