Embelia novoguineensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
novoguineensis
ID:
667592
Status:
valid
Authors:
Kaneh. & Hatus.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1943
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. (Tokyo) 57: 224 (1943)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000666924
Common Names
- Embelia novoguineensis
- New Guinea Embelia
- New Guinea False Black Pepper
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Embelia novoguineensis (also called New Guinea Embelia, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the family Myrsinaceae. It is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 5 meters tall. It is native to New Guinea and other islands in the region. It grows in tropical lowland forests and montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Embelia novoguineensis 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 novoguineensis is small, white, and fragrant. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, round, and black.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Embelia novoguineensis 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 novoguineensis
Embelia novoguineensis is native to India and Sri Lanka.
Embelia novoguineensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Embelia novoguineensis?
Embelia novoguineensis
What is the family of Embelia novoguineensis?
Myrsinaceae
Where is Embelia novoguineensis found?
New Guinea
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-2788141: Based on the initial data import
Sumihiko Hatusima (1906-2008): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hatus.' in the authors string.
Ryōzō Kanehira (1882-1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kaneh.' in the authors string.