Status:
valid
Authors:
Dubéarnès, Julius & Utteridge
Source:
ipni
Year:
2015
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 70(2)-25: 28 (2015)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001342021
Common Names
- Embelia vinosiramosa
- Vinosiramosa Embelia
- Embelia
Description
Embelia vinosiramosa (also called Wineberry Embelia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to India. It has a spreading habit and small, oval leaves. The flowers are white and the fruits are red and berry-like. It grows in tropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Embelia vinosiramosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for wildlife. It is also used for its medicinal properties, including treating fever, pain, and inflammation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Embelia vinosiramosa is a white, star-shaped flower with yellow anthers. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Embelia vinosiramosa is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost. It can be pruned to shape and can be grown in containers.
Where to Find Embelia vinosiramosa
Embelia vinosiramosa is native to India and can be found in the Western Ghats mountain range.
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
Avelinah Julius: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Julius' in the authors string.
Anne Dubéarnès: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dubéarnès' in the authors string.