Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Icacinales
Genus:
Species:
acuminatum
ID:
667849

Status:
valid

Authors:
Miers

Source:
cmp

Year:
1852

Citation Micro:
Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist. , ser. 2, 10: 178 (1852)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000667181

Common Names

  • Acuminatum Emmotum
  • Acuminatum Emmotum
  • Acuminatum Emmotum

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Synonyms

  • Pogopetalum acuminatum Benth. [unknown]
  • Pogopetalum affine Planch. ex Miers [unknown]
  • Emmotum nudum R.A.Howard [unknown]

Description

Emmotum acuminatum (also called Acuminate Emmotum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is native to tropical Africa. It grows in moist forests, woodlands, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Emmotum acuminatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has attractive foliage and produces yellow flowers in spring. It is also used for erosion control and as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Emmotum acuminatum has small, white flowers, and its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have small, lance-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Emmotum acuminatum is a shrub that grows in full sun to part shade and prefers well-drained soils. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained, sandy soil. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil.

Where to Find Emmotum acuminatum

Emmotum acuminatum is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia.

Emmotum acuminatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Emmotum acuminatum?

Emmotum acuminatum

What type of plant is Emmotum acuminatum?

A shrub

Where is Emmotum acuminatum native to?

Australia

Species in the Icacinaceae family

Alsodeiopsis chippii, Alsodeiopsis mannii, Alsodeiopsis poggei, Alsodeiopsis rowlandii, Alsodeiopsis schumannii, Alsodeiopsis staudtii, Alsodeiopsis tessmannii, Alsodeiopsis zenkeri, Calatola costaricensis, Calatola laevigata, Calatola mollis, Calatola pastazana, Calatola uxpanapensis, Calatola microcarpa, Casimirella ampla, Casimirella beckii, Casimirella crispula, Casimirella diversifolia, Casimirella guaranitica, Casimirella lanata, Casimirella rupestris, Cassinopsis chapelieri, Cassinopsis ciliata, Cassinopsis ilicifolia, Cassinopsis madagascariensis, Cassinopsis tinifolia, Cassinopsis tomentosa, Desmostachys longipes, Desmostachys oblongifolia, Desmostachys planchonianus, Desmostachys tenuifolius, Desmostachys vogelii, Emmotum harleyi, Emmotum acuminatum, Emmotum affine, Emmotum celiae, Emmotum conjunctum, Emmotum fagifolium, Emmotum floribundum, Emmotum fulvum, Emmotum glabrum, Emmotum nitens, Emmotum orbiculatum, Emmotum yapacanum, Emmotum amazonicum, Hosiea japonica, Hosiea sinensis, Icacina claessensii, Icacina guessfeldtii, Icacina mannii,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2788423: Based on the initial data import
John Miers (1789-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Miers' in the authors string.