Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
clarkiae
ID:
1546265

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.M.Ferreira & R.P.Oliveira

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2021

Citation Micro:
Pl. Ecol. Evol. 154: 471 (2021)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000026958

Common Names

  • Eremitis clarkiae
  • Clarkiae Eremitis
  • Clarkiae Star-Fruit

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Description

Eremitis clarkiae (also called Eremitis, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to South America. It is a shrub with erect or spreading branches and grows up to 2 m in height. It is found in open forests and woodlands in the temperate and subtropical regions of South America.

Uses & Benefits

Eremitis clarkiae is used as an ornamental plant, for its essential oils, and as a source of food for livestock. It is also used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Eremitis clarkiae are white, with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with two green cotyledons and a single root.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eremitis clarkiae is a tropical epiphytic orchid that requires warm temperatures and high humidity to thrive. It should be grown in a well-draining potting mix that is rich in organic matter. The plant should be watered regularly and fertilized every two weeks during the growing season. Propagation is done by division of the rhizomes.

Where to Find Eremitis clarkiae

Eremitis clarkiae can be found in tropical Africa, including Cameroon, Gabon, and the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Eremitis clarkiae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eremitis clarkiae?

Eremitis clarkiae

What is the common name of Eremitis clarkiae?

Clark's Eremitis

What type of soil does Eremitis clarkiae prefer?

Eremitis clarkiae prefers well-drained, sandy soils.

Species in the Poaceae family

Achnatherum pekinense, Achnatherum pubicalyx, Achnatherum sibiricum, Achnatherum turcomanicum, Achnatherum brandisii, Achnatherum bromoides, Achnatherum calamagrostis, Achnatherum confusum, Achnatherum inebrians, Achnatherum jacquemontii, Achnatherum virescens, Achnatherum paradoxum, Achnatherum nakaii, Achnatherum pelliotii, Achnatherum haussknechtii, Achnatherum mandavillei, Achnatherum pilosum, Achnatherum parviflorum, Achnatherum staintonii, Aciachne acicularis, Aciachne flagellifera, Aciachne pulvinata, Acidosasa breviclavata, Acidosasa brilletii, Acidosasa chinensis, Acidosasa edulis, Acidosasa glauca, Acidosasa guangxiensis, Acidosasa lingchuanensis, Acidosasa nanunica, Acidosasa notata, Acidosasa purpurea, Acidosasa venusta, Acidosasa carinata, Acostia gracilis, Acrachne henrardiana, Acrachne perrieri, Acrachne racemosa, Acritochaete volkensii, Acroceras amplectens, Acroceras attenuatum, Acroceras boivinii, Acroceras bosseri, Acroceras calcicola, Acroceras chaseae, Acroceras diffusum, Acroceras elegans, Acroceras excavatum, Acroceras fluminense, Acroceras gabunense,

References

POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77234324-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].