Status:
valid
Authors:
Dodson & L.Jost
Source:
wcs
Year:
2010
Citation Micro:
Fl. Ecuador 87: 406 (2010)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000921473
Common Names
- Eloyella mendietae
- Mendietae's Eloyella
- Mendietae Eloyella
Description
Eloyella mendietae (also called Eloyella mendietae, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Russia, China, and Japan. It has narrow, linear leaves and grows in dry, sandy soils, as well as in meadows and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Eloyella mendietae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Eloyella mendietae is small and yellow, the seed is small and dark brown, and the seedlings are small and yellow.
Cultivation and Propagation
Eloyella mendietae is a succulent that is native to South America. It prefers full sun and well-draining soil. Water regularly and fertilize monthly during the growing season. Propagate by cuttings or seed.
Where to Find Eloyella mendietae
Eloyella mendietae is native to Mexico and can be found in dry forests and savannas.
Species in the Eloyella genus
Eloyella cundinamarcae,
Eloyella jostii,
Eloyella mendietae,
Eloyella werneri,
Eloyella antioquiensis,
Eloyella bifida,
Eloyella dalstroemii,
Eloyella panamensis,
Eloyella thienii,
Eloyella thivii,
Species in the Orchidaceae family
Aa fiebrigii,
Aa hartwegii,
Aa hieronymi,
Aa leucantha,
Aa lorentzii,
Aa macra,
Aa achalensis,
Aa maderoi,
Aa mandonii,
Aa matthewsii,
Aa microtidis,
Aa paleacea,
Aa argyrolepis,
Aa riobambae,
Aa rosei,
Aa schickendanzii,
Aa sphaeroglossa,
Aa trilobulata,
Aa weddelliana,
Aa aurantiaca,
Aa calceata,
Aa colombiana,
Aa denticulata,
Aa erosa,
Aa figueroi,
Aa lozanoi,
Aa lehmannii,
Acampe carinata,
Acampe cephalotes,
Acampe ochracea,
Acampe pachyglossa,
Acampe praemorsa,
Acampe joiceyana,
Acampe hulae,
Acanthophippium bicolor,
Acanthophippium chrysoglossum,
Acanthophippium curtisii,
Acanthophippium eburneum,
Acanthophippium gougahense,
Acanthophippium javanicum,
Acanthophippium lilacinum,
Acanthophippium mantinianum,
Acanthophippium parviflorum,
Acanthophippium pictum,
Acanthophippium splendidum,
Acanthophippium striatum,
Acanthophippium sylhetense,
Acanthophippium curtisii,
Achlydosa glandulosa,
Acianthera aculeata,
References
Lou Jost: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.Jost' in the authors string.