Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
robusta
ID:
1334819

Status:
valid

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

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 280: 184 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001347273

Common Names

  • Eremitis robusta
  • Robusta Eremitis
  • R. Eremitis

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Description

Eremitis robusta (also called Robust Eremitis, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America. It has glossy, dark green leaves and small, yellow-green flowers. The flowers have a white center and yellow-green petals.

Uses & Benefits

Eremitis robusta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Eremitis robusta has small white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Where to Find Eremitis robusta

Eremitis robusta can be found in Mexico.

Eremitis robusta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eremitis robusta?

Eremitis robusta

What is the common name of Eremitis robusta?

Robust Eremitis

Where is Eremitis robusta found?

It is found in the Amazon rainforest in Brazil.

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

Victoria C. Hollowell (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hollowell' in the authors string.
Reyjane Patricia de Oliveira (b.1976): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.P.Oliveira' in the authors string.
Fabrício Moreira Ferreira: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.M.Ferreira' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77159064-1: 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].