Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Genus:
Species:
villosa
ID:
158351

Status:
valid

Authors:
Forman

Source:
ipni

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
Checklist Fl. Pl. Gymn. Brunei : 435 (1996)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000157680

Common Names

  • Erycibe Villosa
  • Villosa Erycibe
  • Erycibe

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Description

Erycibe villosa (also called Hairy Erycibe, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. Its leaves are elliptic to oblong-elliptic, with entire margins and a pointed tip. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Nepal, and is found in dry bushland, grassland, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Erycibe villosa is a medicinal plant used in traditional medicine to treat fever, cough, and stomachache. It is also used as a dye for fabrics and as a food preservative. The leaves are used to make tea and the roots are used to make a decoction for treating skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Erycibe villosa is small and white, with four petals. The seed is a small, round, dark brown seed. The seedlings are small and thin, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erycibe villosa is a perennial herb native to tropical Africa. It is easy to propagate from stem cuttings taken in the spring or summer. The cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in a potting mix. The cuttings should be kept moist until they have rooted and can be transplanted into the garden. Erycibe villosa prefers a sunny location and well-draining soil. It should be watered regularly, but not overly saturated.

Where to Find Erycibe villosa

Erycibe villosa is native to Ethiopia and can be found in the wild in areas with well-drained soils and full sun exposure.

Erycibe villosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erycibe villosa?

Erycibe villosa

What is the common name of Erycibe villosa?

Hairy Erycibe

What type of plant is Erycibe villosa?

Climbing Vine

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,