Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
spiraeoides
ID:
667669

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

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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.

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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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2788211: Based on the initial data import
Otto Stapf (1857-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stapf' in the authors string.