Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Icacinales
Genus:
Species:
harleyi
ID:
507767

Status:
valid

Authors:
Duno

Source:
cmp

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Novon 17: 306 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000507099

Common Names

  • Emmotum harleyi
  • Harleyi Emmotum
  • Harleyi Tree

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Description

Emmotum harleyi (also called 'Harley's Emmotum', among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to South Africa. It has glossy, dark green foliage and small white flowers. It is usually found in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Emmotum harleyi is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat digestive issues, skin diseases, and respiratory illnesses. It is also believed to have anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and anti-cancer properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Emmotum harleyi is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Emmotum harleyi is a perennial, evergreen shrub that grows in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated from cuttings or by division. Cuttings should be taken in spring or early summer and planted in a well-draining, sandy soil. Division should be done in spring or early summer when the plant is actively growing. The divisions should be planted in a well-draining, sandy soil.

Where to Find Emmotum harleyi

Emmotum harleyi is native to the tropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.

Emmotum harleyi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Emmotum harleyi?

Emmotum harleyi

What is the common name of Emmotum harleyi?

Unknown

Where is Emmotum harleyi native to?

Africa

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,

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