Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Species:
confusa
ID:
1333563

Status:
valid

Authors:
Tsukaya, Suleiman & H.Okada

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 266: 147 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001346017

Common Names

  • Epirixanthes confusa
  • Confused Epirixanthes
  • Confused Epirixanthes Plant

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Description

Epirixanthes confusa (also called Confused Epirixanthes, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is native to India, and is found in dry, rocky areas. It has a rosette of small, yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Epirixanthes confusa is an ornamental plant used to add color and texture to gardens. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments, including fever and digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Epirixanthes confusa has small, yellowish-white flowers with yellowish-green sepals and petals. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Epirixanthes confusa is a shrub native to India and Sri Lanka. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a moist, sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the branches and rooted in a moist, sterile medium.

Where to Find Epirixanthes confusa

Epirixanthes confusa is native to India and can be found in the wild in the states of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu.

Epirixanthes confusa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Epirixanthes confusa?

Epirixanthes confusa

What is the common name of Epirixanthes confusa?

None

Where is Epirixanthes confusa native to?

China

Species in the Polygalaceae family

Acanthocladus brasiliensis, Acanthocladus guayaquilensis, Acanthocladus moyanoi, Acanthocladus scleroxylon, Acanthocladus tehuelchum, Acanthocladus colombianus, Acanthocladus dukei, Acanthocladus pulcherrimus, Acanthocladus santosii, Acanthocladus dichromus, Ancylotropis insignis, Ancylotropis malmeana, Asemeia grandiflora, Asemeia ignatii, Asemeia ilheotica, Asemeia lindmaniana, Asemeia marquesiana, Asemeia martiana, Asemeia monninoides, Asemeia parietaria, Asemeia pohliana, Asemeia rhodoptera, Asemeia glabra, Asemeia hirsuta, Asemeia apopetala, Asemeia echinosperma, Asemeia hondurana, Asemeia securidaca, Asemeia sphaerospora, Asemeia tonsa, Asemeia acuminata, Asemeia extraaxillaris, Asemeia galmeri, Asemeia hebeclada, Asemeia mollis, Asemeia monticola, Asemeia ovata, Asemeia pseudohebeclada, Asemeia tobatiensis, Asemeia violacea, Asemeia floribunda, Atroxima afzeliana, Atroxima liberica, Badiera cubensis, Badiera fuertesii, Badiera oblongata, Badiera penaea, Badiera propinqua, Badiera virgata, Badiera subrhombifolia,

References

Hiroshi Okada (1963-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Okada' in the authors string.
Hirokazu Tsukaya (b.1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tsukaya' in the authors string.
Monica Suleiman: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Suleiman' in the authors string.