Status:
valid
Authors:
(Willd. ex Roem. & Schult.) Mez
Source:
cmp
Year:
1902
Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 236: 306 (1902)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000666962
Common Names
- Embelia pyrifolia
- Pear-Leaf Embelia
- Pear-Leaf False Black Pepper
Synonyms
- Ardisia pyrifolia Willd. ex Roem. & Schult. [unknown]
- Embelia jussiaei A.DC. [unknown]
- Embelia sarmentosa Baker [unknown]
- Tinus pyrifolia (Willd. ex Roem. & Schult.) Kuntze [unknown]
- Ribesiodes jussieui (A.DC.) Kuntze [unknown]
- Ribesiodes sarmentosa (Baker) Kuntze [unknown]
Description
Embelia pyrifolia (also called Pear-leaved Embelia, among many other common names) is a woody climber with small, white flowers and black, round fruits. It is native to India and is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as disturbed areas and secondary forests.
Uses & Benefits
Embelia pyrifolia is used to treat digestive disorders, skin diseases, and fever. It is also used as an insect repellent and as a tonic.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Embelia pyrifolia is white and fragrant. The seed is small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Elatostema podophyllum is a fast-growing, evergreen, perennial plant that can be propagated from stem cuttings or by division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Embelia pyrifolia
Embelia pyrifolia is native to India and Sri Lanka.
Embelia pyrifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Embelia pyrifolia?
Embelia pyrifolia
What is the family of Embelia pyrifolia?
Myrsinaceae
What is the common name of Embelia pyrifolia?
Pyrifolia
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,