Status:
valid
Authors:
(Robbr.) Tosh & Robbr.
Source:
wcs
Year:
2009
Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 96: 206 (2009)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000912387
Common Names
- Empogona Acidophylla
- Acidophylla Empogona
- Empogona
Description
Empogona acidophylla (also called Acid-loving Empogona, among many other common names) is a shrub native to tropical Africa. It grows in a variety of habitats, including forests, savannas, and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Empogona acidophylla is used as a food source for livestock, as a soil stabilizer, and as an ornamental plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Empogona acidophylla has small, white flowers and small, black seeds. Its seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Empogona acidophylla is a perennial shrub native to Southeast Asia. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and prefers full sun. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings and should be planted in well-draining soil. Once established, it requires little maintenance and is drought tolerant.
Where to Find Empogona acidophylla
Empogona acidophylla is native to the tropical rainforests of South America.
Species in the Empogona genus
Empogona acidophylla,
Empogona aequatoria,
Empogona africana,
Empogona aulacosperma,
Empogona bequaertii,
Empogona bracteata,
Empogona breteleri,
Empogona buxifolia,
Empogona cacondensis,
Empogona concolor,
Empogona coriacea,
Empogona crepiniana,
Empogona deightonii,
Empogona discolor,
Empogona glabra,
Empogona gossweileri,
Empogona lanceolata,
Empogona macrophylla,
Empogona maputensis,
Empogona ngalaensis,
Empogona nogueirae,
Empogona ovalifolia,
Empogona reflexa,
Empogona somaliensis,
Empogona talbotii,
Empogona welwitschii,
Empogona filiformistipulata,
Empogona kirkii,
Empogona congesta,
Empogona jenniferae,
Species in the Rubiaceae family
Acranthera abbreviata,
Acranthera anamallica,
Acranthera athroophlebia,
Acranthera atropella,
Acranthera aurantiaca,
Acranthera axilliflora,
Acranthera bullata,
Acranthera capitata,
Acranthera ceylanica,
Acranthera didymocarpa,
Acranthera endertii,
Acranthera frutescens,
Acranthera grandiflora,
Acranthera hallieri,
Acranthera hirtostipula,
Acranthera involucrata,
Acranthera johannis-winkleri,
Acranthera lanceolata,
Acranthera longipes,
Acranthera longipetiolata,
Acranthera maculata,
Acranthera megaphylla,
Acranthera monantha,
Acranthera nieuwenhuisii,
Acranthera ophiorhizoides,
Acranthera parviflora,
Acranthera philippensis,
Acranthera ruttenii,
Acranthera salmonea,
Acranthera siamensis,
Acranthera siliquosa,
Acranthera simalurensis,
Acranthera sinensis,
Acranthera strigosa,
Acranthera tomentosa,
Acranthera variegata,
Acranthera velutinervia,
Acranthera yatesii,
Acranthera philippinensis,
Acranthera burmanica,
Acranthera virescens,
Acranthera hoangii,
Acranthera collina,
Acrobotrys discolor,
Acrosynanthus jamaicensis,
Acrosynanthus latifolius,
Acrosynanthus minor,
Acrosynanthus ovatus,
Acrosynanthus parvifolius,
Acrosynanthus revolutus,
References
James Tosh: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tosh' in the authors string.