Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
lampani
ID:
667557

Status:
valid

Authors:
Scheff.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1867

Citation Micro:
Myrsin. Arch. Ind. : 37 (1867)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000666889

Common Names

  • Lampani Embelia
  • Lampani False Foxglove
  • Lampani False Foxglove-Embelia

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Synonyms

  • Grenacheria lampani (Scheff.) Mez [unknown]
  • Grenacheria wallichiana Mez [unknown]
  • Ribesiodes lampani (Scheff.) Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Embelia lampani (also called Lampan 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 lampani 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.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Embelia lampani 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 lampani 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 lampani

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

Embelia lampani FAQ

What is the scientific name of Embelia lampani?

Embelia lampani

What is the common name of Embelia lampani?

Lampani Embelia

What is the natural habitat of Embelia lampani?

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,