Status:
valid
Authors:
Stapf
Source:
cmp
Year:
1894
Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London, Bot. 4: 201 (1894)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000667001
Common Names
- Spiraea-like Embelia
- Spiraea-like False Foxglove
- Spiraea-like False Foxglove-Embelia
Description
Embelia spiraeoides (also called Spirea-like 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 spiraeoides is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, skin diseases, and rheumatism. It is also used as an insect repellent and to treat snakebites.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Embelia spiraeoides has small, white flowers, and its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Embelia spiraeoides is a perennial climber that can be propagated from cuttings or seed. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in a well-draining potting mix. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-draining potting mix in the spring or summer. The plants should be kept in a warm, sunny location and watered regularly.
Where to Find Embelia spiraeoides
Embelia spiraeoides can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands.
Embelia spiraeoides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Embelia spiraeoides?
Embelia spiraeoides
What is the family of Embelia spiraeoides?
Myrsinaceae
What is the common name of Embelia spiraeoides?
Spiraea-like Embelia
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,