Eriope alpestris - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Mart. ex Benth.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1833
Citation Micro:
Labiat. Gen. Spec. : 145 (1833)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000953653
Common Names
- Eriope alpestris
- Alpine Eriope
- Alpine Eriopes
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Eriope alpestris (also called 'Alpine Eriope', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South America. It has long, narrow leaves with a glossy texture and small white flowers. It grows in moist, shady habitats, such as rainforests and cloud forests.
Uses & Benefits
Eriope alpestris is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a medicinal plant in traditional Chinese medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Eriope alpestris has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, narrow leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Eriope alpestris is a terrestrial orchid native to tropical Asia. It is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers partial shade and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by dividing the rhizomes or by seed.
Where to Find Eriope alpestris
Eriope alpestris can be found in the tropical rainforests of India and Sri Lanka.
Species in the Eriope genus
Eriope alpestris, Eriope anamariae, Eriope angustifolia, Eriope arenaria, Eriope blanchetii, Eriope complicata, Eriope confusa, Eriope crassifolia, Eriope crassipes, Eriope exaltata, Eriope filifolia, Eriope foetida, Eriope glandulosa, Eriope hypenioides, Eriope hypoleuca, Eriope latifolia, Eriope luetzelburgii, Eriope machrisae, Eriope macrostachya, Eriope montana, Eriope monticola, Eriope obovata, Eriope parvifolia, Eriope polyphylla, Eriope salviifolia, Eriope simplex, Eriope sincorana, Eriope tumidicaulis, Eriope velutina, Eriope xavantium, Eriope viscosa, Eriope harleyi, Eriope paradise,
Species in the Lamiaceae family
Acanthomintha duttonii, Acanthomintha ilicifolia, Acanthomintha lanceolata, Acanthomintha obovata, Acanthoprasium frutescens, Acanthoprasium integrifolium, Achyrospermum aethiopicum, Achyrospermum africanum, Achyrospermum axillare, Achyrospermum carvalhoi, Achyrospermum ciliatum, Achyrospermum cryptanthum, Achyrospermum dasytrichum, Achyrospermum densiflorum, Achyrospermum erythobotrys, Achyrospermum fruticosum, Achyrospermum laterale, Achyrospermum micranthum, Achyrospermum mildbraedii, Achyrospermum oblongifolium, Achyrospermum parviflorum, Achyrospermum purpureum, Achyrospermum schimperi, Achyrospermum schlechteri, Achyrospermum seychellarum, Achyrospermum tisserantii, Achyrospermum urens, Achyrospermum wallichianum, Achyrospermum scandens, Acinos alpinus, Acrotome angustifolia, Acrotome fleckii, Acrotome hispida, Acrotome inflata, Acrotome mozambiquensis, Acrotome pallescens, Acrotome tenuis, Acrotome thorncroftii, Acrymia ajugiflora, Aegiphila aracaensis, Aegiphila hystricina, Aegiphila aculeifera, Aegiphila alba, Aegiphila anomala, Aegiphila arcta, Aegiphila australis, Aegiphila bogotensis, Aegiphila boliviana, Aegiphila brachiata, Aegiphila bracteolosa,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-71698: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Carl Friedrich Philipp von Martius (1794-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mart.' in the authors string.