Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
laeta
ID:
667555

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Mez

Source:
cmp

Year:
1902

Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 236: 326 (1902)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000666887

Common Names

  • Laeta Embelia
  • Laeta False Foxglove
  • Laeta False Foxglove-Embelia

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Synonyms

  • Choripetalum benthamii Hance [unknown]
  • Choripetalum obovatum Benth. [unknown]
  • Embelia obovata (Benth.) Hemsl. [unknown]
  • Embelia laeta laeta [unknown]
  • Ribesiodes obovata (Benth.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Samara laeta L. [unknown]
  • Samara obovata Benth. [unknown]
  • Embelia laeta laeta [unknown]

Description

Embelia laeta (also called Laeta Embelia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 m tall. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Embelia laeta is used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, colds, and headaches. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Embelia laeta sub. papilligera (Nakai) Pipoly & C.Chen

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Embelia laeta are small, white and fragrant. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender and have a long taproot.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Embelia laeta is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 5 m in height. It can be propagated from seed or by cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and treated with a rooting hormone before being planted in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the cuttings moist until they have rooted.

Where to Find Embelia laeta

Embelia laeta is native to India and can be found in the Western Ghats and the Eastern Himalayas.

Embelia laeta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Embelia laeta?

Embelia laeta

What is the common name of Embelia laeta?

Laeta Embelia

What is the natural habitat of Embelia laeta?

Tropical forests of India, Sri Lanka, and the Philippines

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-2788107: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Carl Christian Mez (1866-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mez' in the authors string.