Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
coriacea
ID:
667485

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wall. ex A.DC.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1834

Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London 17: 135. 1834 [26 Apr-8 May 1834]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000666817

Common Names

  • Embelia coriacea
  • Leathery Embelia
  • Indian False Black Pepper

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Synonyms

  • Embelia macrophylla Blume ex Scheff. [unknown]
  • Embelia oblongata Miq. [unknown]
  • Ribesiodes coriacea (Wall. ex A.DC.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Ribesiodes macrophylla (Blume ex Scheff.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Ribesiodes oblongata (Miq.) Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Embelia coriacea (also called Leathery Embelia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that is native to India and Sri Lanka. It grows up to 5 m tall and has alternate, oblong-lanceolate leaves that are 4-7 cm long and 1-2 cm wide. The flowers are white, fragrant, and clustered in axillary cymes. The fruits are globose, red, and fleshy.

Uses & Benefits

Embelia coriacea 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

Embelia coriacea has small white flowers with five petals and yellow stamens. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Embelia coriacea can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Both methods require warm temperatures and bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Embelia coriacea

Embelia coriacea is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia.

Embelia coriacea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Embelia coriacea?

Embelia coriacea

What type of plant is Embelia coriacea?

Embelia coriacea is a species of flowering plant in the Acanthaceae family.

Where is Embelia coriacea found?

Embelia coriacea is native to tropical Africa.

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-2788044: Based on the initial data import
Nathaniel Wolff Wallich (1786-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wall.' in the authors string.
Alphonse Pyramus de Candolle (1806-1893): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.DC.' in the authors string.