Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
valdesii
ID:
1540909

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hoge ex Romasch., P.M.Peterson & Soreng

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2020

Citation Micro:
PhytoKeys 139: 22 (2020)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000022387

Common Names

  • Eriocoma valdesii
  • Valdes' Eriocoma
  • Valdesii Eriocoma

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Description

Eriocoma valdesii (also called Valdes' Eriocoma, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Poaceae. It is native to South America and is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, and Peru. It typically grows in dry grasslands, in open areas, and in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Eriocoma valdesii has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It has also been used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, rheumatism and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Eriocoma valdesii 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eriocoma valdesii 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 Eriocoma valdesii

Eriocoma valdesii is native to Brazil. It can be found in wet, humid areas, such as rainforests and swamps.

Eriocoma valdesii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eriocoma valdesii?

Eriocoma valdesii

What type of plant is Eriocoma valdesii?

Grass

Where is Eriocoma valdesii native to?

Chile

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:77204848-1: 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].