Empogona africana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Sim) Tosh & Robbr.
Source:
wcs
Year:
2009
Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 96: 207 (2009)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000912389
Common Names
- Empogona Africana
- Africana Empogona
- Empogona
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Empogona africana (also called African 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 africana is used as a food source for livestock, as a soil stabilizer, and as an ornamental plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Empogona africana has small, white flowers and small, black seeds. Its seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Empogona africana is a species of shrub that is native to tropical regions of Africa. It is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach heights of up to 3 meters. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. Propagation is done by seed, which should be planted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. Germination can take up to 4 weeks. Once established, it is relatively drought tolerant.
Where to Find Empogona africana
Empogona africana is native to the tropical rainforests of Africa.
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
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-457316: Based on the initial data import
Thomas Robertson Sim (1858-1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sim' in the authors string.
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.