Ercilla spicata
Ercilla spicata Moq.
Ercilla spicata is a species in the genus Ercilla, belonging to the family Phytolaccaceae. It was first described in 1849 by Moq. and is native to regions including IN, Chile Central, and Chile South.
Description
Ercilla spicata is a member of the Phytolaccaceae family, a group of flowering plants commonly known as the pokeweed family. The species was scientifically described in 1849 by the botanist Moq. Its distribution spans across IN, as well as the central and southern regions of Chile. This species is part of the genus Ercilla, which includes several other plant species native to the same geographic areas. The specific epithet 'spicata' refers to the plant's spike-like inflorescence structure. As with other members of the Phytolaccaceae family, Ercilla spicata likely exhibits characteristics such as simple leaves and fleshy fruits.
Distribution
IN · Chile Central · Chile South
Synonyms
Suriana volubilisApodostachys densifloraBridgesia spicataErcilla volubilisGalvezia spicata