Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
articulata
ID:
667022

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lam.) Cambess.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1830

Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat. (Paris) 20: 401 (1830)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000666354

Common Names

  • Eliea articulata
  • Articulata Eliea
  • Eliea articulata

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Synonyms

  • Eliea majorifolia Hochr. [unknown]
  • Hypericum articulatum Lam. [unknown]

Description

Eliea articulata (also called Eliea articulata, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the family Annonaceae. It is a small tree, growing up to 5m tall. It is native to the Solomon Islands and grows in lowland rainforest and montane forest.

Uses & Benefits

Eliea articulata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and skin diseases.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Eliea articulata sub. brevistyla (Drake) H.Perrier
Eliea articulata sub. articulata

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Eliea articulata has small, white flowers with five petals. Seed: The seeds are small and black. Seedlings: The seedlings are small and have a single, slender stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eliea articulata is a perennial shrub that grows in dry, rocky areas. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a sandy soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and can tolerate drought conditions.

Where to Find Eliea articulata

Eliea articulata is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.

Eliea articulata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eliea articulata?

Eliea articulata

What type of plant is Eliea articulata?

It is a shrub

What is the natural habitat of Eliea articulata?

It is native to Brazil

Species in the Eliea genus

Species in the Hypericaceae family

Cratoxylum arborescens, Cratoxylum cochinchinense, Cratoxylum formosum, Cratoxylum glaucum, Cratoxylum maingayi, Cratoxylum sumatranum, Eliea articulata, Harungana madagascariensis, Harungana montana, Harungana montana, Harungana rubescens, Hypericum abilianum, Hypericum aciferum, Hypericum acmosepalum, Hypericum acostanum, Hypericum addingtonii, Hypericum adenotrichum, Hypericum adpressum, Hypericum aegypticum, Hypericum aethiopicum, Hypericum afrum, Hypericum amblyocalyx, Hypericum amblysepalum, Hypericum andjerinum, Hypericum androsaemum, Hypericum annulatum, Hypericum apiculatum, Hypericum apricum, Hypericum armenum, Hypericum asahinae, Hypericum ascyron, Hypericum asperuloides, Hypericum asperulum, Hypericum assamicum, Hypericum athoum, Hypericum atomarium, Hypericum attenuatum, Hypericum aucheri, Hypericum augustinii, Hypericum australe, Hypericum aviculariifolium, Hypericum baccharoides, Hypericum balearicum, Hypericum balfourii, Hypericum barbatum, Hypericum beanii, Hypericum beccarii, Hypericum bellum, Hypericum benghalense, Hypericum bequaertii,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2787565: Based on the initial data import
Jean-Baptiste de Lamarck (1744-1829): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lam.' in the authors string.
Jacques Cambessèdes (1799-1863): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cambess.' in the authors string.