Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
amazonicum
ID:
869340

Status:
valid

Authors:
Londoño

Source:
wcs

Year:
2002

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 27: 716 (2002)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000868675

Common Names

  • Amazon Eremocaulon
  • Eremocaulon
  • Amazonicum

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Description

Eremocaulon amazonicum (also called Amazon eremocaulon, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South America. It is an evergreen shrub with small, white flowers and glossy, dark green leaves. It grows in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Eremocaulon amazonicum is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headache, and malaria. It is also used as a food source and forage for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Eremocaulon amazonicum has small, white flowers with a single seed in each flower. The seedlings are small and have a single seedling leaf. The seeds are small and black.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eremocaulon amazonicum is a shrub or small tree that is native to Central and South America. It is a drought-tolerant species and can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. It is best grown in areas with hot summers and mild winters. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is best to sow the seeds in the spring and to water them regularly. Once established, it requires minimal care.

Where to Find Eremocaulon amazonicum

Eremocaulon amazonicum can be found in the Amazon Basin of South America.

Eremocaulon amazonicum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eremocaulon amazonicum?

Eremocaulon amazonicum

What type of plant is Eremocaulon amazonicum?

Herb

Where is Eremocaulon amazonicum found?

South America

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

Ximena Londoño (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Londoño' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:325421-2: 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].