Status:
valid
Authors:
Naudin
Source:
ipni
Year:
1844
Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot. , sér. 3, 2: 144 (1844)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000159567
Common Names
- Eriocnema fulva
- Fulvous Eriocnema
- Eriocnema
Description
Eriocnema fulva (also called 'Orange Eriocnema', among many other common names) is a small, perennial herb with a creeping habit. It is native to Java and Sumatra, and is found in moist, shady areas such as forests and ravines.
Uses & Benefits
Eriocnema fulva is used as a medicinal plant for treating fever, colds, and stomach aches. It is also used as a dye plant and for making paper.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Eriocnema fulva flower is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with a yellow center. Its seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. Its seedlings are thin, with long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Eriocnema fulva is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m in height. It is native to the Caribbean and is found in dry, rocky habitats. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from young, healthy plants and rooted in a moist, sandy soil mix. Both seeds and cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they are well-established.
Where to Find Eriocnema fulva
Eriocnema fulva is native to Central and South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical climates.
Eriocnema fulva FAQ
What is the scientific name of Eriocnema fulva?
Eriocnema fulva
What is the common name of Eriocnema fulva?
Fulvous Eriocnema
What type of plant is Eriocnema fulva?
Fern
Species in the Eriocnema genus
Species in the Melastomataceae family
Acanthella sprucei,
Acanthella pulchra,
Acanthella conferta,
Aciotis polystachya,
Aciotis purpurascens,
Aciotis acuminifolia,
Aciotis annua,
Aciotis rubricaulis,
Aciotis cordata,
Aciotis indecora,
Aciotis paludosa,
Aciotis circaeoides,
Aciotis ornata,
Aciotis circaeifolia,
Aciotis wurdackiana,
Aciotis olivieriana,
Aciotis ferreirana,
Aciotis viscida,
Aciotis pendulifolia,
Aciotis brachybotria,
Acisanthera pulchella,
Acisanthera quadrata,
Acisanthera boliviensis,
Acisanthera variabilis,
Acisanthera uniflora,
Acisanthera alsinaefolia,
Acisanthera paraguayensis,
Acisanthera alata,
Acisanthera hedyotoidea,
Acisanthera glazioviana,
Acisanthera quadrata,
Acisanthera ayangannae,
Acisanthera divaricata,
Adelobotrys ciliatus,
Adelobotrys atlanticus,
Adelobotrys adscendens,
Adelobotrys barbatus,
Adelobotrys ciliata,
Adelobotrys macrophylla,
Adelobotrys praetexta,
Adelobotrys tessmannii,
Adelobotrys boissieriana,
Adelobotrys fuscescens,
Adelobotrys macrantha,
Adelobotrys rotundifolius,
Adelobotrys subsessilis,
Adelobotrys jefensis,
Adelobotrys linearifolia,
Adelobotrys ayangannensis,
Adelobotrys scandens,