Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
odorata
ID:
671362

Status:
valid

Authors:
Seem.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1854

Citation Micro:
Bot. Voy. Herald : 130 (1854)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000670694

Common Names

  • Erblichia odorata
  • Fragrant Erblichia
  • Fragrant Erblich

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Synonyms

  • Piriqueta odorata (Seem.) Urb. [unknown]
  • Piriqueta xylocarpa Sprague & L.Riley [unknown]
  • Erblichia odorata mollis (Standl. & Steyerm.) L.O.Williams [unknown]
  • Erblichia standleyi Steyerm. [unknown]
  • Erblichia xylocarpa (Sprague & L.Riley) Standl. & Steyerm. [unknown]
  • Erblichia xylocarpa mollis Standl. & Steyerm. [unknown]
  • Erblichia odorata odorata [unknown]

Description

Erblichia odorata (also called Fragrant Erblichia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to India and Sri Lanka. It has ovate-lanceolate leaves and white flowers with a yellow center. It grows in moist, shady areas and is often found in forests.

Uses & Benefits

Erblichia odorata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also known to attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies to the garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Erblichia odorata are white, tubular, and have four petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erblichia odorata can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained, light soil. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a well-drained, light soil. The plants should be grown in full sun or partial shade and kept moist but not wet.

Where to Find Erblichia odorata

Erblichia odorata is native to tropical Africa and can be found in grasslands and woodlands.

Erblichia odorata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erblichia odorata?

Erblichia odorata

What is the common name of Erblichia odorata?

Fragrant Erblichia

What is the natural habitat of Erblichia odorata?

Woodlands and meadows

Species in the Erblichia genus

Species in the Passifloraceae family

Adenia kigogoensis, Adenia litoralis, Adenia mcdadeana, Adenia metamorpha, Adenia stylosa, Adenia aculeata, Adenia acuta, Adenia adenifera, Adenia antongilliana, Adenia ballyi, Adenia banaensis, Adenia bequaertii, Adenia boivinii, Adenia cardiophylla, Adenia cissampeloides, Adenia cladosepala, Adenia cordifolia, Adenia cordifolia, Adenia crassa, Adenia cynanchifolia, Adenia densiflora, Adenia digitata, Adenia dinklagei, Adenia dolichosiphon, Adenia ecirrosa, Adenia elegans, Adenia ellenbeckii, Adenia epigea, Adenia erecta, Adenia fasciculata, Adenia fernandesiana, Adenia firingalavensis, Adenia fruticosa, Adenia gedoensis, Adenia glauca, Adenia globosa, Adenia globosa, Adenia goetzei, Adenia gracilis, Adenia guineensis, Adenia gummifera, Adenia hastata, Adenia heterophylla, Adenia hondala, Adenia huillensis, Adenia inermis, Adenia isaloensis, Adenia karibaensis, Adenia keramanthus, Adenia kinabaluensis,

References