Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
drupacea
ID:
667501

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Dennst.) M.R.Almeida & S.M.Almeida

Source:
cmp

Year:
1994

Citation Micro:
J. Bombay Nat. Hist. Soc. 90: 426 (1993 publ. 1994)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000666833

Common Names

  • Embelia drupacea
  • Drupaceous Embelia
  • Indian False Black Pepper

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Synonyms

  • Samara aurantiaca Arn. [unknown]
  • Embelia aurantiaca (Wall.) Wadhwa [unknown]
  • Embelia tetrandra J.Graham [unknown]
  • Myrsine aurantiaca Wall. [unknown]

Description

Embelia drupacea (also called Drupe-Like 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 drupacea 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

Embelia drupacea has small, white flowers that are clustered together in panicles. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Embelia drupacea 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 drupacea

Embelia drupacea is native to India and Sri Lanka.

Embelia drupacea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Embelia drupacea?

Embelia drupacea

What is the common name of Embelia drupacea?

Drupaceous embelia

What is the natural habitat of Embelia drupacea?

It is native to tropical Africa, 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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2788059: Based on the initial data import
Marselin Rusario Almeida (1939-2017): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.R.Almeida' in the authors string.
Sarah M. Almeida (b.1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.M.Almeida' in the authors string.
August Wilhelm Dennstedt (1776-1826): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dennst.' in the authors string.