Eriope obovata - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Epling
Source:
wcs
Year:
1936
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. Beih. 85: 191 (1936)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000953698
Common Names
- Oblong Eriope
- Eriope obovata
- Eriope
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Eriope obovata (also called Obovate Eriope, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Gesneriaceae family. It is native to Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. It grows in montane forests and shrublands at elevations of 1,400–2,400 m.
Uses & Benefits
Eriope obovata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a windbreak and for soil erosion control.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Eriope obovata var. obovataEriope obovata var. gracilis Harley
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Eriope obovata is a small, white, fragrant flower that grows in clusters. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedling is a small, green, pointed plant.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Eriope obovata is a perennial herb that grows in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers well-drained soil and is drought tolerant once established.
Where to Find Eriope obovata
Eriope obovata is native to 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-71740: Based on the initial data import
Carl Epling (1894-1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Epling' in the authors string.