Status:
valid
Authors:
R.A.Howard
Source:
cmp
Year:
1942
Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 23: 491 (1942)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000667186
Common Names
- Conjunctum Emmotum
- Conjunctum Emmotum
- Conjunctum Emmotum
Description
Emmotum conjunctum (also called Conjoined 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 conjunctum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and as a hedge plant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Emmotum conjunctum has small, white flowers, and its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have small, ovate-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Emmotum conjunctum 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 conjunctum
Emmotum conjunctum is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia.
Emmotum conjunctum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Emmotum conjunctum?
Emmotum conjunctum
What type of plant is Emmotum conjunctum?
A shrub
Where is Emmotum conjunctum native to?
Australia
Species in the Emmotum genus
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,
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,