Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
butangifolia
ID:
1329560

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dubéarnès, Julius & Utteridge

Source:
ipni

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 70(2)-25: 10 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001342014

Common Names

  • Embelia butangifolia
  • Butang Embelia
  • Embelia

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Description

Embelia butangifolia (also called Butangi Embelia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Myrsinaceae. It is native to the island of India and typically grows in moist, shady areas. It has large, dark green leaves and produces white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Embelia butangifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for wildlife. It is also used for its medicinal properties, including treating fever, pain, and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Embelia butangifolia has small white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Embelia butangifolia is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost. It can be pruned to shape and can be grown in containers.

Where to Find Embelia butangifolia

Embelia butangifolia is native to Australia and can be found in the states of Western Australia and South Australia.

Embelia butangifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Embelia butangifolia?

Embelia butangifolia

What type of plant is Embelia butangifolia?

It is a shrub

Where is Embelia butangifolia found?

It is found in India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands

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

Timothy Michael Arthur Utteridge: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Utteridge' in the authors string.
Avelinah Julius: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Julius' in the authors string.
Anne Dubéarnès: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dubéarnès' in the authors string.