Status:
valid
Authors:
Wall.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1824
Citation Micro:
Fl. Ind. (Carey & Wallich ed.) 2: 290. 1824
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000666926
Common Names
- Embelia nutans
- Nodding Embelia
- Nodding False Black Pepper
Synonyms
- Ribesiodes nutans (Wall.) Kuntze [unknown]
Description
Embelia nutans (also called Nodding 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 India and other countries in the region. It grows in tropical and subtropical dry forests, moist deciduous forests, and moist montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Embelia nutans 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 nutans is small, white, and fragrant. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, round, and black.
Cultivation and Propagation
Embelia nutans 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 nutans
Embelia nutans is native to India and Sri Lanka.
Embelia nutans FAQ
What is the scientific name of Embelia nutans?
Embelia nutans
What is the family of Embelia nutans?
Myrsinaceae
Where is Embelia nutans 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,