Status:
valid
Authors:
P.O'Byrne
Source:
wcs
Year:
2001
Citation Micro:
Malayan Orchid Rev. 35: 55 (2001)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000415265
Common Names
- Erythrodes celebensis
- Celebes Erythrodes
- Celebes Parsley
Description
Erythrodes celebensis (also called Celebes Erythrodes, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Southeast Asia. It grows in dry, sandy and rocky soils, and is often found in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Erythrodes celebensis is a perennial plant native to Asia. It has been used for centuries as a medicinal plant, as a source of food, and as a natural dye for fabrics. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Erythrodes celebensis has small, white, star-shaped flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Erythrodes celebensis is a perennial herb that grows in moist meadows, bogs, and wet areas. It is propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a moist soil mix in the spring or fall and kept moist until germination. Division can be done in the spring or fall, by dividing the clumps and replanting the divisions.
Where to Find Erythrodes celebensis
Erythrodes celebensis can be found in wet meadows, marshes, and other wet areas in Indonesia.
Erythrodes celebensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Erythrodes celebensis?
Erythrodes celebensis
What is the common name of Erythrodes celebensis?
Celebes grass
What is the habitat of Erythrodes celebensis?
Dry grasslands and open woodlands
Species in the Erythrodes genus
Erythrodes celebensis,
Erythrodes johorensis,
Erythrodes latiloba,
Erythrodes tetrodonta,
Erythrodes amboinensis,
Erythrodes bicarinata,
Erythrodes blumei,
Erythrodes boettcheri,
Erythrodes chinensis,
Erythrodes forcipata,
Erythrodes glandulosa,
Erythrodes glaucescens,
Erythrodes hirsuta,
Erythrodes humilis,
Erythrodes latifolia,
Erythrodes oxyglossa,
Erythrodes papuana,
Erythrodes parvula,
Erythrodes praemorsa,
Erythrodes purpurascens,
Erythrodes sepikana,
Erythrodes torricellensis,
Erythrodes triloba,
Erythrodes weberi,
Erythrodes wenzelii,
Erythrodes humulis,
Erythrodes aggregata,
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,