Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Species:
urnulata
ID:
667711

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.C.Stone

Source:
cmp

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
Proc. Acad. Nat. Sci. Philadelphia 140: 276 (1988)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000667043

Common Names

  • Emblemantha urnulata
  • Urnulata Emblemantha
  • Urnulata Emblemantha Lily

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Description

Emblemantha urnulata (also called Urnulata Embelmantha, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree, usually reaching a height of about 5 m. It is native to the Caribbean, Central and South America, and is found in moist, lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Emblemantha urnulata 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

The flower of Emblemantha urnulata is small, white and bell-shaped. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are slender and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Emblemantha urnulata is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3m in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done through cuttings taken in spring or summer. Cuttings should be taken from the tip of the stem and should be about 10-15 cm long. Place the cuttings in a rooting medium such as sand, perlite or vermiculite and keep the medium moist. The cuttings should root within 4-6 weeks.

Where to Find Emblemantha urnulata

Emblemantha urnulata can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands.

Emblemantha urnulata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Emblemantha urnulata?

Emblemantha urnulata

What is the common name of Emblemantha urnulata?

Urn-shaped Emblemantha

What is the natural habitat of Emblemantha urnulata?

It is found in tropical and subtropical forests in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar

Species in the Emblemantha genus

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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