Ebenus laguroides - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Boiss.
Source:
ksufab
Year:
1843
Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient.2: 99 (1843)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000658955
Common Names
- Laguroid Ebony
- Laguroid-leaved Ebony
- Ebenus laguroides
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- Ebenus cilicica Schott & Kotschy ex Boiss. [valid]
- Ebenus stipulacea Griseb. [valid]
- Ebenus laguroides cilicica (Boiss.) Bornm. [unknown]
- Ebenus montbretii cilicica Boiss. [unknown]
- Ebenus montbretii Jaub. & Spach [valid]
- Ebenidium monbrettii (Jaub. & Spach) Kuntze [valid]
- Ebenus laguroides cilicica (Boiss.) Ponert [valid]
- Ebenus montbretii ciliata Boiss. [unknown]
Description
Ebenus laguroides (also called Laguroid Ebony, among many other common names) is a small evergreen tree or shrub, typically reaching a height of 4–6 m. It has a dense, rounded crown and a short trunk. The leaves are leathery, dark green, and ovate to elliptic in shape. It is native to Turkey and is found in a variety of habitats, including woodlands, savannas, and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Ebenus laguroides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and wounds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ebenus laguroides has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with a single cotyledon.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ebenus laguroides is a species of flowering plant in the amaranth family, Amaranthaceae. It is native to Central and South America. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade.
Where to Find Ebenus laguroides
Ebenus laguroides is found in tropical and subtropical regions of South America, Africa, Asia, and Australia.
Ebenus laguroides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ebenus laguroides?
Ebenus laguroides
What is the common name of Ebenus laguroides?
Lagurus-Like Ebenus
What is the family of Ebenus laguroides?
Amaranthaceae
Species in the Ebenus genus
Ebenus lagopus, Ebenus stellata, Ebenus armitagei, Ebenus pinnata, Ebenus cretica, Ebenus sibthorpii, Ebenus barbigera, Ebenus bourgaei, Ebenus haussknechtii, Ebenus hirsuta, Ebenus laguroides, Ebenus reesei, Ebenus depressa, Ebenus longipes, Ebenus macrophylla, Ebenus plumosa, Ebenus argentea, Ebenus cappadocica, Ebenus pisidica, Ebenus zekiyeae, Ebenus boissieri,
Species in the Fabaceae family
References
Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:493627-1: Based on the initial data import
Legume Data Portal link for: Ebenus laguroides Boiss.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.