Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
acidophylla
ID:
913052

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

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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.

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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 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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-457314: Based on the initial data import
Elmar Robbrecht (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Robbr.' in the authors string.
James Tosh: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tosh' in the authors string.