Status:
valid
Authors:
S.Moore
Source:
cmp
Year:
1894
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 32: 136 (1894)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000659247
Common Names
- Ecbolium amplexicaule
- Stem-Clasping Ecbolium
- Stem-Clasping Sandmat
Description
Ecbolium amplexicaule (also called Ecbolium, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is native to tropical Africa, from Ethiopia to South Africa. It grows in open forests, scrub, and grasslands, often on rocky hillsides.
Uses & Benefits
Ecbolium amplexicaule is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, as it has attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used for erosion control and as a windbreak.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ecbolium amplexicaule is a small, white and yellow star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ecbolium amplexicaule is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 2 m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed, cuttings or layering. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sunny position. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and rooted in a moist, well-drained medium. Layering can be done in spring or summer by bending a low-growing branch down to the ground and covering it with soil.
Where to Find Ecbolium amplexicaule
Ecbolium amplexicaule is native to South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Ecbolium amplexicaule FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ecbolium amplexicaule?
Ecbolium amplexicaule
What is the common name of Ecbolium amplexicaule?
Clinging Ecbolium
What is the natural habitat of Ecbolium amplexicaule?
Dry grasslands and scrubland
Species in the Ecbolium genus
Ecbolium albiflorum,
Ecbolium amplexicaule,
Ecbolium barlerioides,
Ecbolium benoistii,
Ecbolium boranense,
Ecbolium clarkei,
Ecbolium fimbriatum,
Ecbolium flanaganii,
Ecbolium glabratum,
Ecbolium gymnostachyum,
Ecbolium hastatum,
Ecbolium humbertii,
Ecbolium ligustrinum,
Ecbolium madagascariense,
Ecbolium oblongifolium,
Ecbolium palmatum,
Ecbolium strictum,
Ecbolium subcordatum,
Ecbolium syringifolium,
Ecbolium tanzaniense,
Ecbolium viride,
Ecbolium spicatum,
Species in the Acanthaceae family
Acanthopale macrocarpa,
Acanthopale confertiflora,
Acanthopale decempedalis,
Acanthopale laxiflora,
Acanthopale madagascariensis,
Acanthopale pubescens,
Acanthopale aethiogermanica,
Acanthopale breviceps,
Acanthopale cuneifolia,
Acanthopale ramiflora,
Acanthopale perrieri,
Acanthopale humblotii,
Acanthopsis carduifolia,
Acanthopsis disperma,
Acanthopsis glauca,
Acanthopsis hoffmannseggiana,
Acanthopsis horrida,
Acanthopsis scullyi,
Acanthopsis spathularis,
Acanthopsis disperma,
Acanthopsis tuba,
Acanthopsis ludoviciana,
Acanthopsis adamanticola,
Acanthopsis dispermoides,
Acanthopsis erosa,
Acanthopsis dregeana,
Acanthopsis tetragona,
Acanthopsis glandulopalmata,
Acanthopsis insueta,
Acanthopsis nitida,
Acanthopsis pagodiformis,
Acanthopsis glabra,
Acanthopsis villosa,
Acanthus austromontanus,
Acanthus greuterianus,
Acanthus kulalensis,
Acanthus arboreus,
Acanthus carduaceus,
Acanthus caroli-alexandri,
Acanthus caudatus,
Acanthus dioscoridis,
Acanthus ebracteatus,
Acanthus eminens,
Acanthus flexicaulis,
Acanthus gaed,
Acanthus guineensis,
Acanthus hirsutus,
Acanthus hungaricus,
Acanthus ilicifolius,
Acanthus latisepalus,