Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Icacinales
Genus:
Species:
orbiculatum
ID:
667864

Status:
valid

Authors:
Miers

Source:
cmp

Year:
1852

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000667196

Common Names

  • Orbiculatum Emmotum
  • Orbiculatum Emmotum
  • Orbiculatum Emmotum

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Synonyms

  • Emmotum holosericeum Ducke [unknown]
  • Pogopetalum orbiculatum Benth. [unknown]

Description

Emmotum orbiculatum (also called Orbiculate 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 orbiculatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used for erosion control and as a windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

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

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Cultivation and Propagation

Emmotum orbiculatum 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 orbiculatum

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

Emmotum orbiculatum FAQ

What is the common name of Emmotum orbiculatum?

Round-leaved Emmotum

What is the family of Emmotum orbiculatum?

Myrsinaceae

What is the distribution of Emmotum orbiculatum?

India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar

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-2788437: Based on the initial data import
John Miers (1789-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Miers' in the authors string.