Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
parasiticus
ID:
954973

Status:
valid

Authors:
Desv.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1825

Citation Micro:
Prodr. Pl. Ind. Occid. : 28 (1825)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000954311

Common Names

  • Etericius parasiticus
  • Parasitic Orchid
  • Parasitic Spider Orchid

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Description

Etericius parasiticus (also called Parasitic Rice Flower, among many other common names) is a small shrub with white flowers and small, round, purple-black fruits. It is native to Australia and is found in a variety of habitats, including dry sclerophyll forests, heathlands, and coastal dunes.

Uses & Benefits

Etericius parasiticus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat skin diseases, inflammation, and fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Etericius parasiticus are white in color and have five petals. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings have thin, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Etericius parasiticus is a low-growing, evergreen shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soils and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is by seed, cuttings or layering.

Where to Find Etericius parasiticus

Etericius parasiticus can be found in the Caribbean.

Species in the Etericius genus

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,

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