Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
eriophylla
ID:
917391

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Gürke) Mabb. & Y.W.Yuan

Source:
wcs

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Taxon 59: 132 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000916726

Common Names

  • Volkameria eriophylla
  • Eriophylla Volkameria
  • Eriophylla Volkameria

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Description

Volkameria eriophylla (also called Eriophyllous Volkameria, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub native to South America. It has small, white flowers and grows in dry, sunny areas such as deserts and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Volkameria eriophylla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a hedge plant, and as a windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Volkameria eriophylla has yellow flowers with a white lip, and the seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have two to three leaves and a single root.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Volkameria eriophylla is a perennial shrub that can be propagated from cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer every two weeks during the growing season. Prune the plant to maintain its shape and size.

Where to Find Volkameria eriophylla

Volkameria eriophylla can be found in the grasslands of Brazil.

Volkameria eriophylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Volkameria eriophylla?

Volkameria eriophylla

What is the common name of Volkameria eriophylla?

Woolly Volkameria

What is the natural habitat of Volkameria eriophylla?

Tropical and subtropical moist forests

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-461954: Based on the initial data import
David Mabberley (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mabb.' in the authors string.
Robert Louis August Maximilian Gürke (1854-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gürke' in the authors string.
Yao Wu Yuan: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.W.Yuan' in the authors string.