Eurystyles lobata - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lobata
ID:
809334
Status:
valid
Authors:
Chiron & V.P.Castro
Source:
wcs
Year:
2006
Citation Micro:
Richardiana 7: 9 (2007 publ. 2006)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000808668
Common Names
- Eurystyles lobata
- Lobed Eurystyles
- Lobed Eurystyle
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Eurystyles lobata (also called Lobed Eurystyles, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Iridaceae. It is an herbaceous perennial, growing up to 1 meter tall. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and northern South America. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Eurystyles lobata is used as a traditional medicine, as an ornamental plant, and as a source of food for local wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Caryophyllus malaccensis has white flowers and small, round, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
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Eurystyles lobata can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist, well-drained soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. Division can be done in spring or early summer, when the plant is actively growing. The divisions should be planted in a warm, moist, well-drained soil mix.
Where to Find Eurystyles lobata
Eurystyles lobata is native to Costa Rica and can be found in rainforests.
Eurystyles lobata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Eurystyles lobata?
Eurystyles lobata
What is the common name of Eurystyles lobata?
Lobed eurystyles
What is the natural habitat of Eurystyles lobata?
Tropical forests of South and Southeast Asia
Species in the Eurystyles genus
Eurystyles lobata, Eurystyles ochyrana, Eurystyles actinosophila, Eurystyles alticola, Eurystyles ananassocomus, Eurystyles borealis, Eurystyles christensonii, Eurystyles cogniauxii, Eurystyles colombiana, Eurystyles cornu-bovis, Eurystyles cotyledon, Eurystyles cristata, Eurystyles crocodilus, Eurystyles domingensis, Eurystyles gardneri, Eurystyles guentheriana, Eurystyles hoehnei, Eurystyles lorenzii, Eurystyles rutkowskiana, Eurystyles splendissima, Eurystyles standleyi,
Species in the Orchidaceae family
Aa fiebrigii, Aa hartwegii, Aa hieronymi, Aa leucantha, Aa lorentzii, Aa macra, Aa achalensis, Aa maderoi, Aa mandonii, Aa matthewsii, Aa microtidis, Aa paleacea, Aa argyrolepis, Aa riobambae, Aa rosei, Aa schickendanzii, Aa sphaeroglossa, Aa trilobulata, Aa weddelliana, Aa aurantiaca, Aa calceata, Aa colombiana, Aa denticulata, Aa erosa, Aa figueroi, Aa lozanoi, Aa lehmannii, Acampe carinata, Acampe cephalotes, Acampe ochracea, Acampe pachyglossa, Acampe praemorsa, Acampe joiceyana, Acampe hulae, Acanthophippium bicolor, Acanthophippium chrysoglossum, Acanthophippium curtisii, Acanthophippium eburneum, Acanthophippium gougahense, Acanthophippium javanicum, Acanthophippium lilacinum, Acanthophippium mantinianum, Acanthophippium parviflorum, Acanthophippium pictum, Acanthophippium splendidum, Acanthophippium striatum, Acanthophippium sylhetense, Acanthophippium curtisii, Achlydosa glandulosa, Acianthera aculeata,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-346909: Based on the initial data import
Vitorino Paiva Castro (b.1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'V.P.Castro' in the authors string.
Guy R. Chiron (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chiron' in the authors string.