Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Genus:
Species:
laurifolia
ID:
158291

Status:
valid

Authors:
D.G.Long

Source:
ipni

Year:
1983

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 41: 129 (1983)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000157620

Common Names

  • Laurifolia Erycibe
  • Laurifolia Wood-Sorrel
  • Laurifolia Yerba de Sapo

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Description

Erycibe laurifolia (also called Laurel-leaved Erycibe, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South Asia. It has an upright habit and grows up to 2 m tall. It prefers moist soils and is found in grasslands, forests, and coastal areas.

Uses & Benefits

Erycibe laurifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Erycibe laurifolia has white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small, with two rounded leaves and a thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erycibe laurifolia is a shrub native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It can be propagated by seeds or cuttings. For seeds, sow them in a warm, well-drained soil in spring or summer. For cuttings, take semi-ripe cuttings in summer and root them in a sandy soil mix. Keep the soil moist and warm until the cuttings have rooted.

Where to Find Erycibe laurifolia

Erycibe laurifolia is native to India and can be found in the Western Ghats region.

Erycibe laurifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erycibe laurifolia?

Erycibe laurifolia

What is the family of Erycibe laurifolia?

Convolvulaceae

What is the common name of Erycibe laurifolia?

Laurel-leaved morning-glory

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,

References