Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
nilotica
ID:
667589

Status:
valid

Authors:
Oliv.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1873

Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London 29: 105 (1873)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000666921

Common Names

  • Embelia nilotica
  • Nilotic Embelia
  • Nilotic False Black Pepper

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Description

Embelia nilotica (also called Nilotic Embelia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree. It is native to India and Sri Lanka, and grows in moist forests, thickets, and shady places. It has elliptic-oblong leaves with serrated margins, and the flowers are white or pink.

Uses & Benefits

Embelia nilotica 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 flower of Embelia nilotica is small, white, and fragrant. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, round, and black.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Embelia nilotica is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 4 m tall. It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar. It can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in well-drained soil in a sunny location. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, disease-free plants and planted in a potting mix of equal parts sand and loam soil.

Where to Find Embelia nilotica

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

Embelia nilotica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Embelia nilotica?

Embelia nilotica

What is the family of Embelia nilotica?

Myrsinaceae

Where is Embelia nilotica found?

India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar

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,

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