Emmotum celiae - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Icacinales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
celiae
ID:
667853
Status:
valid
Authors:
R.A.Howard
Source:
cmp
Year:
1978
Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 29: 63 (1978)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000667185
Common Names
- Celia's Emmotum
- Celia's Emmotum
- Celia's Emmotum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Emmotum celiae (also called Celia's 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 celiae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and as a hedge plant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat stomach ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Emmotum celiae has small, white flowers, and its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have small, elliptical-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Emmotum celiae 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 celiae
Emmotum celiae is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia.
Emmotum celiae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Emmotum celiae?
Emmotum celiae
What type of plant is Emmotum celiae?
A shrub
Where is Emmotum celiae native to?
Australia
Species in the Emmotum genus
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-2788427: Based on the initial data import
Richard Alden Howard (1917-2003): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.A.Howard' in the authors string.