Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
eminii
ID:
453099

Status:
valid

Authors:
Engl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1895

Citation Micro:
Pflanzenw. Ost-Afrikas , C: 255 (1895)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000452431

Common Names

  • Maesopsis eminii
  • Maesopsis
  • Eminii

Searching for Maesopsis eminii? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Synonyms

  • Maesopsis tessmannii Engl. [unknown]
  • Maesopsis eminii eminii [unknown]
  • Karlea berchemioides Pierre [unknown]
  • Maesopsis berchemioides (Pierre) A.Chev. [unknown]
  • Maesopsis eminii berchemioides (Pierre) N.Hallé [unknown]

Description

Maesopsis eminii (also called 'African Olive', among many other common names) is an evergreen tree native to tropical Africa. It has leathery leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in dry, sunny areas on rocky slopes and in disturbed soils.

Uses & Benefits

Maesopsis eminii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Maesopsis eminii has white flowers with a yellow center, small, black seeds, and seedlings with long, narrow leaves.

Searching for Maesopsis eminii? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Maesopsis eminii is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly during the growing season and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage further blooming.

Where to Find Maesopsis eminii

Maesopsis eminii is native to East Africa and can be found in moist woodlands and savannas.

Maesopsis eminii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Maesopsis eminii?

Maesopsis eminii

What is the common name of Maesopsis eminii?

Maesopsis eminii

What is the family of Maesopsis eminii?

Rhamnaceae

Species in the Maesopsis genus

Species in the Rhamnaceae family

Adolphia californica, Adolphia infesta, Alphitonia pomaderroides, Alphitonia carolinensis, Alphitonia excelsa, Alphitonia ferruginea, Alphitonia franguloides, Alphitonia incana, Alphitonia macrocarpa, Alphitonia marquesensis, Alphitonia neocaledonica, Alphitonia petriei, Alphitonia philippinensis, Alphitonia ponderosa, Alphitonia whitei, Alphitonia zizyphoides, Alphitonia oblata, Alvimiantha tricamerata, Ampelozizyphus guaquirensis, Ampelozizyphus amazonicus, Ampelozizyphus kuripacorum, Araracuara vetusta, Auerodendron acuminatum, Auerodendron acunae, Auerodendron cubense, Auerodendron glaucescens, Auerodendron jamaicense, Auerodendron martii, Auerodendron northropianum, Auerodendron pauciflorum, Auerodendron reticulatum, Auerodendron truncatum, Bathiorhamnus capuronii, Bathiorhamnus dentatus, Bathiorhamnus macrocarpus, Bathiorhamnus reticulatus, Bathiorhamnus vohemarensis, Bathiorhamnus cryptophorus, Bathiorhamnus louvelii, Berchemia annamensis, Berchemia arisanensis, Berchemia barbigera, Berchemia brachycarpa, Berchemia burmanniana, Berchemia cinerascens, Berchemia compressicarpa, Berchemia discolor, Berchemia edgeworthii, Berchemia elmeri, Berchemia flavescens,

References