Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
amentacea
ID:
667443

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.B.Clarke

Source:
cmp

Year:
1882

Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India 3: 514 (1882)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000666775

Common Names

  • Embelia amentacea
  • Catkin-like Embelia
  • Catkin Embelia

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Synonyms

  • Grenacheria amentacea (C.B.Clarke) Mez [unknown]
  • Ribesiodes amentacea (C.B.Clarke) Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Embelia amentacea (also called Amentaceous Embelia, among many other common names) is a shrub that grows up to 4 m tall. It is native to India, and is found in moist deciduous forests.

Uses & Benefits

Embelia amentacea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, colds, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Embelia amentacea is small and white, with four petals. The seed is a small, black, glossy seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Embelia amentacea can be propagated by seed or by division. It prefers a moist, well-drained, humus-rich soil in a partially shaded position. It is best grown in a sheltered position in a woodland garden or in a container.

Where to Find Embelia amentacea

Embelia amentacea is native to India and Southeast Asia. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Embelia amentacea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Embelia amentacea?

Embelia amentacea

What is the common name of Embelia amentacea?

Amentacea Embelia

What are the uses of Embelia amentacea?

Embelia amentacea is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, diarrhea, and other ailments.

Species in the Embelia genus

Embelia adnata, Embelia amentacea, Embelia angulosa, Embelia angustifolia, Embelia arborea, Embelia arfakensis, Embelia australiana, Embelia basankusuensis, Embelia bataanensis, Embelia biflora, Embelia boivinii, Embelia borneensis, Embelia bracteosa, Embelia brassii, Embelia buxifolia, Embelia calcarea, Embelia canescens, Embelia carnosisperma, Embelia caulialata, Embelia clarkei, Embelia clusiifolia, Embelia comorensis, Embelia concinna, Embelia cordata, Embelia coriacea, Embelia corymbifera, Embelia cotinoides, Embelia cuneata, Embelia curvinervia, Embelia cyrtobotrya, Embelia dasythyrsa, Embelia deivanuae, Embelia demissa, Embelia djalonensis, Embelia drupacea, Embelia effusa, Embelia elevativena, Embelia elliptica, Embelia floribunda, Embelia foetida, Embelia frangulifolia, Embelia frondosa, Embelia fulva, Embelia furculosa, Embelia furfuracea, Embelia gallatlyi, Embelia gardneriana, Embelia gerardii, Embelia gracilenta, Embelia gracilis,

Species in the Primulaceae family

Aegiceras corniculatum, Aegiceras floridum, Amblyanthopsis bhotanica, Amblyanthopsis membranacea, Amblyanthopsis philippinensis, Amblyanthus glandulosus, Amblyanthus multiflorus, Amblyanthus obovatus, Amblyanthus praetervisus, Androsace beringensis, Androsace idahoensis, Androsace adenocephala, Androsace adfinis, Androsace aflatunensis, Androsace aizoon, Androsace akbajtalensis, Androsace alaica, Androsace alaschanica, Androsace alaskana, Androsace albana, Androsace alchemilloides, Androsace alpina, Androsace americana, Androsace apus, Androsace aretioides, Androsace aretioides, Androsace argentea, Androsace armeniaca, Androsace axillaris, Androsace baltistanica, Androsace bidentata, Androsace bisulca, Androsace brachystegia, Androsace brahmaputrae, Androsace brevis, Androsace bryomorpha, Androsace bulleyana, Androsace bungeana, Androsace caduca, Androsace caespitosa, Androsace cernuiflora, Androsace chaixii, Androsace chamaejasme, Androsace ciliata, Androsace ciliifolia, Androsace constancei, Androsace coronata, Androsace cortusifolia, Androsace croftii, Androsace cuscutiformis,