Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
australiana
ID:
667451

Status:
valid

Authors:
(F.Muell.) F.M.Bailey

Source:
cmp

Year:
1892

Citation Micro:
Bot. Bull. Dept. Agric. Queensland 5: 19 (1892)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000666783

Common Names

  • Embelia australiana
  • Australian Embelia
  • Australian False Black Pepper

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Synonyms

  • Choripetalum australianum F.Muell. [unknown]
  • Samara australiana (F.Muell.) F.Muell. [unknown]
  • Ribesiodes australiana (F.Muell.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Embelia australiana (F.Muell.) F.M.Bailey [deprecated]

Description

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

Uses & Benefits

Embelia australiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, skin diseases, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

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

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Cultivation and Propagation

Embelia australiana 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 australiana

Embelia australiana is native to Australia. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Embelia australiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Embelia australiana?

Embelia australiana

What is the common name of Embelia australiana?

Australiana Embelia

What are the uses of Embelia australiana?

Embelia australiana 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2788012: Based on the initial data import
Ferdinand von Mueller (1825-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Muell.' in the authors string.
Frederick Manson Bailey (1827-1915): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.M.Bailey' in the authors string.