Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
multiflora
ID:
1552269

Status:
valid

Authors:
(R.P.Oliveira, Longhi-Wagner & Hollowell) F.M.Ferreira & R.P.Oliveira

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2019

Citation Micro:
Molec. Phylogen. Evol. 139-106541: 15 (2019)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000032206


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Description

Eremitis multiflora (also called 'Many-flowered Emu Bush', among many other common names) is a shrub with grey-green foliage and yellow flowers. It is native to Brazil and is found in humid, tropical regions in dry, open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Eremitis multiflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used as a medicinal plant in traditional Chinese medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Eremitis multiflora has small, yellow flowers with five petals and a single pistil. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with thin, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eremitis multiflora is a shrub that can reach up to 3 m in height. It can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood shoots and treated with a rooting hormone before planting in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide adequate light and humidity.

Where to Find Eremitis multiflora

Eremitis multiflora is native to Brazil and can be found in the states of Minas Gerais, Rio de Janeiro, and São Paulo.

Eremitis multiflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eremitis multiflora?

Eremitis multiflora

What is the common name of Eremitis multiflora?

Many-flowered Hermit

What is the habitat of Eremitis multiflora?

Dry soils in open areas

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:77203846-1: 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].