Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
tortuosa
ID:
667680

Status:
valid

Authors:
Stapf

Source:
cmp

Year:
1894

Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London, Bot. 4: 200 (1894)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000667012

Common Names

  • Tortuous Embelia
  • Tortuous False Foxglove
  • Tortuous False Foxglove-Embelia

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Description

Embelia tortuosa (also called Tortuous 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 tortuosa 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 tortuosa has small white flowers with four petals and yellowish-green sepals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Embelia tortuosa 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 tortuosa

Embelia tortuosa can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands.

Embelia tortuosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Embelia tortuosa?

Embelia tortuosa

What is the family of Embelia tortuosa?

Myrsinaceae

What is the common name of Embelia tortuosa?

Twisted 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-2788221: Based on the initial data import
Otto Stapf (1857-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stapf' in the authors string.