Status:
valid
Authors:
(Beal) Romasch.
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2019
Citation Micro:
PhytoKeys 126: 106 (2019)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000020292
Common Names
- Eriosella caduca
- Caduca Eriosella
- Falling Eriosella
Description
Eriosella caduca (also called Eriosella caduca, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Eriospermaceae. It is native to tropical regions of South America. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as rainforests.
Uses & Benefits
Eriosella caduca is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its medicinal properties as a diuretic, antispasmodic, and to treat skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Eriosella caduca has small, yellowish-green flowers. The seeds are small, dark brown, and have a hard outer coating. The seedlings are small and have a thin stem with a single leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Eriosella caduca can be propagated from seed or by division of the rhizomes. It is best to sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep them in a warm, humid environment. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle. The rhizomes can be divided in spring and replanted in a well-draining soil mix. The plants should be kept in a warm, humid environment and watered regularly.
Where to Find Eriosella caduca
Eriosella caduca is found in Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia.
Eriosella caduca FAQ
What is the scientific name of Eriosella caduca?
Eriosella caduca
What is the family of Eriosella caduca?
Asteraceae
What is the common name of Eriosella caduca?
Drooping Daisy
Species in the Eriosella genus
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:77199096-1: 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].