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
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.
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 Volkameria genus
Volkameria acerbiana,
Volkameria aculeata,
Volkameria heterophylla,
Volkameria inermis,
Volkameria ligustrina,
Volkameria eriophylla,
Volkameria aggregata,
Volkameria pittieri,
Volkameria mollis,
Volkameria glabra,
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
Yao Wu Yuan: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.W.Yuan' in the authors string.