Status:
valid
Authors:
Taton
Source:
cmp
Year:
1977
Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Natl. Belg. 47: 192 (1977)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000666895
Common Names
- Libeniana Embelia
- Libeniana False Foxglove
- Libeniana False Foxglove-Embelia
Description
Embelia libeniana (also called Liben 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 libeniana is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as a natural insect repellent.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Embelia libeniana are small, white and fragrant. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender and have a long taproot.
Cultivation and Propagation
Embelia libeniana is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 5m in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done through cuttings taken in spring or summer. Cuttings should be taken from the tip of the stem and should be about 10-15 cm long. Place the cuttings in a rooting medium such as sand, perlite or vermiculite and keep the medium moist. The cuttings should root within 4-6 weeks.
Where to Find Embelia libeniana
Embelia libeniana is native to India and can be found in the Western Ghats and the Eastern Himalayas.
Embelia libeniana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Embelia libeniana?
Embelia libeniana
What is the common name of Embelia libeniana?
Libenian Embelia
What is the natural habitat of Embelia libeniana?
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,