Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Icacinales
Genus:
Species:
glabrum
ID:
667859

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth. ex Miers

Source:
cmp

Year:
1859

Citation Micro:
Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist. , ser. 3, 4: 366 (1859)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000667191

Common Names

  • Glabrum Emmotum
  • Glabrum Emmotum
  • Glabrum Emmotum

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Synonyms

  • Emmotum argenteum Gleason [unknown]
  • Emmotum ptarianum Steyerm. [unknown]

Description

Emmotum glabrum (also called Smooth Emmotum, 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

Emmotum glabrum is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and yellow flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

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

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Cultivation and Propagation

Emmotum glabrum 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 glabrum

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

Emmotum glabrum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Emmotum glabrum?

Emmotum glabrum

What type of plant is Emmotum glabrum?

A shrub

Where is Emmotum glabrum 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-2788432: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
John Miers (1789-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Miers' in the authors string.