Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
rigida
ID:
667644

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mez

Source:
cmp

Year:
1902

Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 236: 311 (1902)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000666976

Common Names

  • Embelia rigida
  • Rigid Embelia
  • Rigid False Black Pepper

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Description

Embelia rigida (also called Rigid Embelia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with a dense, spreading crown. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia. It grows in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Embelia rigida 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 rigida is small, white and has five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Elatostema pseudoficoides 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 rigida

Embelia rigida is native to India and Sri Lanka.

Embelia rigida FAQ

What is the scientific name of Embelia rigida?

Embelia rigida

What is the family of Embelia rigida?

Myrsinaceae

What is the common name of Embelia rigida?

Rigida

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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