Epidryos matheusii - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
matheusii
ID:
1335702
Status:
valid
Authors:
Sch.Rodr. & A.S.Flores
Source:
ipni
Year:
2017
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 297(2): 200 (2017)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001348156
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Epidryos matheusii (also called Matheus' Epidryos, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 6 meters in height. It is native to South America, and is commonly found in tropical rainforests and evergreen forests.
Uses & Benefits
Epidryos matheusii is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, stomachache, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant and its leaves can be used as a natural dye.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Epidryos matheusii has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Epidryos matheusii can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a sunny location with moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. It can be propagated by division in spring or early summer. Divide the clumps into smaller sections and replant in the desired location.
Where to Find Epidryos matheusii
Epidryos matheusii can be found in Mexico.
Epidryos matheusii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Epidryos matheusii?
Epidryos matheusii
What is the common name of Epidryos matheusii?
Epidryos
What type of plant is Epidryos matheusii?
Evergreen tree
Species in the Epidryos genus
Species in the Rapateaceae family
Amphiphyllum rigidum, Cephalostemon affinis, Cephalostemon angustatus, Cephalostemon gracilis, Cephalostemon microglochin, Cephalostemon riedelianus, Duckea cyperaceoidea, Duckea flava, Duckea junciformis, Duckea squarrosa, Epidryos allenii, Epidryos guayanensis, Epidryos micrantherus, Epidryos matheusii, Guacamaya superba, Kunhardtia radiata, Kunhardtia rhodantha, Marahuacaea schomburgkii, Maschalocephalus dinklagei, Monotrema aemulans, Monotrema affine, Monotrema arthrophyllum, Monotrema bracteatum, Monotrema xyridoides, Phelpsiella ptericaulis, Potarophytum riparium, Rapatea angustifolia, Rapatea aracamuniana, Rapatea chimantensis, Rapatea circasiana, Rapatea elongata, Rapatea fanshawei, Rapatea linearis, Rapatea longipes, Rapatea membranacea, Rapatea muaju, Rapatea paludosa, Rapatea pycnocephala, Rapatea rugulosa, Rapatea saulensis, Rapatea scabra, Rapatea spectabilis, Rapatea spruceana, Rapatea steyermarkii, Rapatea ulei, Rapatea undulata, Rapatea xiphoides, Rapatea yapacana, Saxofridericia aculeata, Saxofridericia compressa,
References
Rodrigo Schütz Rodrigues (b.1974): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sch.Rodr.' in the authors string.
Andréia Silva Flores: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.S.Flores' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77160889-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.