Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hassk.) Hassk. ex Scheff.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1867
Citation Micro:
Myrsin. Arch. Ind. : 35 (1867)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000666963
Common Names
- Embelia racemosa
- Racemose Embelia
- Racemose False Black Pepper
Synonyms
- Samara racemosa Hassk. [unknown]
- Ribesiodes racemosa (Hassk.) Kuntze [unknown]
Description
Embelia racemosa (also called Racemose 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 racemosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in landscaping. It is also used to control erosion and to provide shade.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Embelia racemosa are small, white and bell-shaped. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Elatostema polioneurum 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 racemosa
Embelia racemosa is native to India and Sri Lanka.
Embelia racemosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Embelia racemosa?
Embelia racemosa
What is the family of Embelia racemosa?
Myrsinaceae
Where is Embelia racemosa 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,