Status:
valid
Authors:
(F.M.Bailey) Hoogland
Source:
ipni
Year:
1953
Citation Micro:
Fl. Males. 4: 431 (1953)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000156424
Common Names
- Coccinea Erycibe
- Coccinea Wood-Sorrel
- Coccinea Wood Sorrel
Synonyms
- Erycibe paniculata coccinea F.M.Bailey [unknown]
Description
Erycibe coccinea (also called Scarlet-flowered Erycibe, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 m tall. It has scarlet-colored flowers and is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Erycibe coccinea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headaches, and rheumatism.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Erycibe coccinea is red and bell-shaped with five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and green with a single cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Erycibe coccinea can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix in spring or early summer. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. Both methods require a warm, sunny location and regular watering.
Where to Find Erycibe coccinea
Erycibe coccinea is native to tropical and subtropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar. It can be found in moist, shady forests and along roadsides.
Erycibe coccinea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Erycibe coccinea?
Erycibe coccinea
What is the common name of Erycibe coccinea?
Scarlet Erycibe
Where is Erycibe coccinea native to?
India, Sri Lanka, and China
Species in the Erycibe genus
Erycibe aenea,
Erycibe albida,
Erycibe beccariana,
Erycibe borneensis,
Erycibe brassii,
Erycibe bullata,
Erycibe carrii,
Erycibe citriniflora,
Erycibe coccinea,
Erycibe cochinchinensis,
Erycibe coriacea,
Erycibe crassipes,
Erycibe crassiuscula,
Erycibe festiva,
Erycibe floribunda,
Erycibe forbesii,
Erycibe glomerata,
Erycibe griffithii,
Erycibe hellwigii,
Erycibe hollrungii,
Erycibe impressa,
Erycibe induta,
Erycibe kinabaluensis,
Erycibe leucoxyloides,
Erycibe macrophylla,
Erycibe magnifica,
Erycibe maingayi,
Erycibe nitidula,
Erycibe papuana,
Erycibe pedicellata,
Erycibe praecipua,
Erycibe puberula,
Erycibe ramiflora,
Erycibe ramosii,
Erycibe sapotacea,
Erycibe schlechteri,
Erycibe sericea,
Erycibe stapfiana,
Erycibe stenophylla,
Erycibe subglabra,
Erycibe subsericea,
Erycibe sumatrensis,
Erycibe timorensis,
Erycibe tomentosa,
Erycibe zippelii,
Erycibe laurifolia,
Erycibe tixieri,
Erycibe villosa,
Erycibe obtusifolia,
Erycibe schmidtii,
Species in the Convolvulaceae family
Aniseia harmandii,
Aniseia martinicensis,
Aniseia argentina,
Aniseia luxurians,
Argyreia adpressa,
Argyreia apoensis,
Argyreia arakuensis,
Argyreia atropurpurea,
Argyreia barbata,
Argyreia barbigera,
Argyreia barnesii,
Argyreia bifrons,
Argyreia boholensis,
Argyreia boseana,
Argyreia bracteosa,
Argyreia breviscapa,
Argyreia caudata,
Argyreia celebica,
Argyreia cinerea,
Argyreia coacta,
Argyreia confusa,
Argyreia congesta,
Argyreia coonoorensis,
Argyreia corneri,
Argyreia crispa,
Argyreia cucullata,
Argyreia cymosa,
Argyreia daltonii,
Argyreia discolor,
Argyreia elliptica,
Argyreia erinacea,
Argyreia fulgens,
Argyreia glabra,
Argyreia hancorniifolia,
Argyreia hirsutissima,
Argyreia hookeri,
Argyreia involucrata,
Argyreia kerrii,
Argyreia kleiniana,
Argyreia kunstleri,
Argyreia kurzii,
Argyreia lamii,
Argyreia lanceolata,
Argyreia laotica,
Argyreia lawii,
Argyreia leschenaultii,
Argyreia linggaensis,
Argyreia longifolia,
Argyreia luzonensis,
Argyreia maingayi,