Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
pauciflora
ID:
954687

Status:
valid

Authors:
Prain

Source:
wcs

Year:
1911

Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. (Usteri) 25: 618 (1911)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000954025

Common Names

  • Pauciflora Erythrococca
  • Pauciflora Ironwood
  • Pauciflora Paloverde

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Description

Erythrococca pauciflora (also called 'Few-Flowered Erythrococca', among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to tropical Africa. It grows in dry, open areas at elevations of up to 2000 m. It has a single, thin, erect stem and two to three leaves. The flowers are white with yellow spots and have a sweet scent.

Uses & Benefits

Erythrococca pauciflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Erythrococca pauciflora is a small, yellow-green, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erythrococca pauciflora can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. The plants should be kept in a warm, humid environment and watered regularly.

Where to Find Erythrococca pauciflora

Erythrococca pauciflora is found in tropical Africa, from Ethiopia to Angola and south to South Africa.

Species in the Erythrococca genus

Erythrococca abyssinica, Erythrococca africana, Erythrococca angolensis, Erythrococca anomala, Erythrococca atrovirens, Erythrococca berberidea, Erythrococca bongensis, Erythrococca chevalieri, Erythrococca columnaris, Erythrococca dewevrei, Erythrococca fischeri, Erythrococca hispida, Erythrococca integrifolia, Erythrococca kirkii, Erythrococca laurentii, Erythrococca macrophylla, Erythrococca mannii, Erythrococca membranacea, Erythrococca menyharthii, Erythrococca molleri, Erythrococca natalensis, Erythrococca neglecta, Erythrococca pallidifolia, Erythrococca patula, Erythrococca pauciflora, Erythrococca pentagyna, Erythrococca poggei, Erythrococca poggeophyton, Erythrococca polyandra, Erythrococca pubescens, Erythrococca rivularis, Erythrococca sanjensis, Erythrococca subspicata, Erythrococca trichogyne, Erythrococca tristis, Erythrococca ulugurensis, Erythrococca uniflora, Erythrococca usambarica, Erythrococca welwitschiana, Erythrococca zambesiaca,

Species in the Euphorbiaceae family

Acalypha peckoltii, Acalypha peduncularis, Acalypha pendula, Acalypha perrieri, Acalypha persimilis, Acalypha peruviana, Acalypha pervilleana, Acalypha phleoides, Acalypha phyllonomifolia, Acalypha pilosa, Acalypha pippenii, Acalypha pittieri, Acalypha platyphylla, Acalypha pleiogyne, Acalypha plicata, Acalypha pohliana, Acalypha poiretii, Acalypha polymorpha, Acalypha polystachya, Acalypha portoricensis, Acalypha pruinosa, Acalypha pruriens, Acalypha pseudalopecuroides, Acalypha pseudovagans, Acalypha psilostachya, Acalypha pubiflora, Acalypha pulchrespicata, Acalypha punctata, Acalypha purpurascens, Acalypha purpusii, Acalypha pycnantha, Acalypha pygmaea, Acalypha radians, Acalypha radicans, Acalypha radinostachya, Acalypha radula, Acalypha radula, Acalypha rafaelensis, Acalypha raivavensis, Acalypha rapensis, Acalypha reflexa, Acalypha repanda, Acalypha retifera, Acalypha rhombifolia, Acalypha rhomboidea, Acalypha richardiana, Acalypha riedeliana, Acalypha rivularis, Acalypha rottleroides, Acalypha rubrinervis,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-72066: Based on the initial data import
David Prain (1857-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Prain' in the authors string.