Status:
valid
Authors:
F.M.Ferreira & R.P.Oliveira
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2020
Citation Micro:
Novon 28: 245 (2020)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000022373
Common Names
- Eremitis fluminensis
- Fluminense Eremitis
- Fluminensis Eremitis
Description
Eremitis fluminensis (also called Fluminense Eremitis, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It grows in moist habitats, such as swamps, marshes, and riverbanks.
Uses & Benefits
Eremitis fluminensis is used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control. It is also used to make thatching and for fodder for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Eremitis fluminensis is a white, 5-petaled flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, ovoid drupe with a single seed inside. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped leaf with a pointed tip.
Cultivation and Propagation
Eremitis fluminensis can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. When propagating from seeds, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist but not wet. When propagating from cuttings, take a cutting from a healthy plant and place it in a pot with a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Eremitis fluminensis
Eremitis fluminensis is native to Brazil. It can be found in wet, humid areas, such as rainforests and swamps.
Eremitis fluminensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Eremitis fluminensis?
Eremitis fluminensis
What type of plant is Eremitis fluminensis?
Herb
Where is Eremitis fluminensis native to?
Brazil
Species in the Eremitis genus
Eremitis parviflora,
Eremitis afimbriata,
Eremitis magnifica,
Eremitis linearifolia,
Eremitis robusta,
Eremitis vinacea,
Eremitis clarkiae,
Eremitis fluminensis,
Eremitis berbertii,
Eremitis riodocensis,
Eremitis limae,
Eremitis grandiflora,
Eremitis paucifolia,
Eremitis victoriae,
Eremitis aemula,
Eremitis multiflora,
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:77213763-1: 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].