Status:
valid
Authors:
H.L.Li
Source:
cmp
Year:
1943
Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 24: 365 (1943)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000667045
Common Names
- Embolanthera glabrescens
- Glabrescens Embolanthera
- Glabrescens Embolanthera Lily
Description
Embolanthera glabrescens (also called Glabrescent Embolanthera, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree, usually reaching a height of about 5 m. It is native to the Caribbean, Central and South America, and is found in moist, lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Embolanthera glabrescens is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, skin diseases, and rheumatism. It is also used as an insect repellent and to treat snakebites.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Embolanthera glabrescens is small, white and bell-shaped. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are slender and have a single cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Embolanthera glabrescens is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3m in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done through cuttings taken in spring or summer. Cuttings should be taken from the tip of the stem and should be about 10-15 cm long. Place the cuttings in a rooting medium such as sand, perlite or vermiculite and keep the medium moist. The cuttings should root within 4-6 weeks.
Where to Find Embolanthera glabrescens
Embolanthera glabrescens can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands.
Embolanthera glabrescens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Embolanthera glabrescens?
Embolanthera glabrescens
What is the common name of Embolanthera glabrescens?
Smooth Embolanthera
What is the natural habitat of Embolanthera glabrescens?
It is found in tropical and subtropical forests in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar
Species in the Embolanthera genus
Species in the Hamamelidaceae family
Chunia bucklandioides,
Corylopsis alnifolia,
Corylopsis brevistyla,
Corylopsis calcicola,
Corylopsis coreana,
Corylopsis glabrescens,
Corylopsis glandulifera,
Corylopsis glaucescens,
Corylopsis gotoana,
Corylopsis henryi,
Corylopsis himalayana,
Corylopsis microcarpa,
Corylopsis multiflora,
Corylopsis obovata,
Corylopsis omeiensis,
Corylopsis pauciflora,
Corylopsis platypetala,
Corylopsis rotundifolia,
Corylopsis sinensis,
Corylopsis trabeculosa,
Corylopsis veitchiana,
Corylopsis velutina,
Corylopsis willmottiae,
Corylopsis yui,
Corylopsis yunnanensis,
Corylopsis spicata,
Dicoryphe angustifolia,
Dicoryphe buddlejoides,
Dicoryphe gracilis,
Dicoryphe guatteriifolia,
Dicoryphe lanceolata,
Dicoryphe laurifolia,
Dicoryphe laurina,
Dicoryphe macrophylla,
Dicoryphe platyphylla,
Dicoryphe retusa,
Dicoryphe stipulacea,
Dicoryphe viticoides,
Disanthus cercidifolius,
Distyliopsis dunnii,
Distyliopsis lanata,
Distyliopsis laurifolia,
Distyliopsis salicifolia,
Distyliopsis tutcheri,
Distyliopsis yunnanensis,
Distylium annamicum,
Distylium buxifolium,
Distylium chinense,
Distylium chinense,
Distylium chungii,