Elaeagia chiriquina - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Table of Contents
Status:
valid
Authors:
C.M.Taylor
Source:
wcs
Year:
2001
Citation Micro:
Novon 11(2): 276. 2001
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000947956
Common Names
- Elaeagia chiriquina
- Chiriquina
- Elaeagia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Elaeagia chiriquina (also called Elaeagia, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Central America. It grows in dry, rocky soils and is characterized by its small, white flowers and small, oval-shaped leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Elaeagia chiriquina is used as a medicinal plant for treating fever, headaches, and stomach aches. It is also used as a source of timber for construction.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Elaeagia chiriquina is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem with two leaves.
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Elaeagia chiriquina can be found in Panama.
Species in the Elaeagia genus
Elaeagia alterniramosa, Elaeagia arborea, Elaeagia asperula, Elaeagia auriculata, Elaeagia barbata, Elaeagia chiriquina, Elaeagia cuatrecasasii, Elaeagia cubensis, Elaeagia ecuadorensis, Elaeagia glossostipula, Elaeagia grandis, Elaeagia karstenii, Elaeagia laxiflora, Elaeagia magniflora, Elaeagia maguirei, Elaeagia mariae, Elaeagia microcarpa, Elaeagia multinervia, Elaeagia myriantha, Elaeagia nitidifolia, Elaeagia pastoensis, Elaeagia ruizteranii, Elaeagia utilis, Elaeagia coriacea, Elaeagia pacisnascis,
Species in the Rubiaceae family
Acranthera abbreviata, Acranthera anamallica, Acranthera athroophlebia, Acranthera atropella, Acranthera aurantiaca, Acranthera axilliflora, Acranthera bullata, Acranthera capitata, Acranthera ceylanica, Acranthera didymocarpa, Acranthera endertii, Acranthera frutescens, Acranthera grandiflora, Acranthera hallieri, Acranthera hirtostipula, Acranthera involucrata, Acranthera johannis-winkleri, Acranthera lanceolata, Acranthera longipes, Acranthera longipetiolata, Acranthera maculata, Acranthera megaphylla, Acranthera monantha, Acranthera nieuwenhuisii, Acranthera ophiorhizoides, Acranthera parviflora, Acranthera philippensis, Acranthera ruttenii, Acranthera salmonea, Acranthera siamensis, Acranthera siliquosa, Acranthera simalurensis, Acranthera sinensis, Acranthera strigosa, Acranthera tomentosa, Acranthera variegata, Acranthera velutinervia, Acranthera yatesii, Acranthera philippinensis, Acranthera burmanica, Acranthera virescens, Acranthera hoangii, Acranthera collina, Acrobotrys discolor, Acrosynanthus jamaicensis, Acrosynanthus latifolius, Acrosynanthus minor, Acrosynanthus ovatus, Acrosynanthus parvifolius, Acrosynanthus revolutus,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-66309: Based on the initial data import
Charlotte M. Taylor (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.M.Taylor' in the authors string.