Status:
valid
Authors:
Pilg.
Source:
tro
Year:
1905
Citation Micro:
Verh. Bot. Vereins Prov. Brandenburg 47: 162. 1905
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001142529
Common Names
- Schoenobiblus ellipticus
- Elliptic Schoenobiblus
- Elliptic Starwort
Description
Schoenobiblus ellipticus (also called 'Elliptic Schoenobiblus', among many other common names) is a small, perennial, herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a short, woody stem and small, white flowers. It is found in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Schoenobiblus ellipticus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Schoenobiblus ellipticus has small, yellow flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have two cotyledons, oval-shaped with a pointed tip.
Cultivation and Propagation
Schoenobiblus ellipticus is an evergreen shrub that can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate drought. Propagation is by seed, cuttings, or layering.
Where to Find Schoenobiblus ellipticus
Schoenobiblus ellipticus is native to Japan.
Species in the Schoenobiblus genus
Schoenobiblus panamensis,
Schoenobiblus daphnoides,
Schoenobiblus crassisepala,
Schoenobiblus amazonicus,
Schoenobiblus suffruticosa,
Schoenobiblus peruvianus,
Schoenobiblus ellipticus,
Schoenobiblus coriaceus,
Schoenobiblus grandifolia,
Schoenobiblus cannabinus,
Species in the Thymelaeaceae family
Aetoxylon sympetalum,
Amyxa pluricornis,
Aquilaria apiculata,
Aquilaria baillonii,
Aquilaria banaense,
Aquilaria beccariana,
Aquilaria brachyantha,
Aquilaria citrinicarpa,
Aquilaria crassna,
Aquilaria cumingiana,
Aquilaria decemcostata,
Aquilaria filaria,
Aquilaria hirta,
Aquilaria khasiana,
Aquilaria microcarpa,
Aquilaria parvifolia,
Aquilaria rostrata,
Aquilaria rugosa,
Aquilaria sinensis,
Aquilaria subintegra,
Aquilaria urdanetensis,
Aquilaria yunnanensis,
Aquilaria malaccensis,
Aquilaria banaensis,
Arnhemia cryptantha,
Atemnosiphon coriaceus,
Craterosiphon beniensis,
Craterosiphon devredii,
Craterosiphon louisii,
Craterosiphon micranthum,
Craterosiphon montanus,
Craterosiphon pseudoscandens,
Craterosiphon quarrei,
Craterosiphon scandens,
Craterosiphon schmitzii,
Craterosiphon soyauxii,
Craterosiphon beniense,
Dais cotinifolia,
Dais glaucescens,
Daphne wolongensis,
Daphne hekouensis,
Daphne acutiloba,
Daphne alpina,
Daphne altaica,
Daphne arbuscula,
Daphne arisanensis,
Daphne aurantiaca,
Daphne axillaris,
Daphne bholua,
Daphne blagayana,