Empogona buxifolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hiern) Tosh & Robbr.
Source:
wcs
Year:
2009
Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 96: 207 (2009)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000912395
Common Names
- Empogona Buxifolia
- Buxifolia Empogona
- Empogona
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Empogona buxifolia (also called Box-leaved 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 buxifolia is used as a food source for livestock, as a soil stabilizer, and as an ornamental plant.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Empogona buxifolia sub. australis (Robbr.) Tosh & Robbr.Empogona buxifolia var. buxifolia
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Empogona buxifolia is white, with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Empogona buxifolia is a tropical shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be grown in containers or in the ground. It can tolerate temperatures down to 40°F.
Where to Find Empogona buxifolia
Empogona buxifolia 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
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-457321: Based on the initial data import
William Philip Hiern (1839-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hiern' 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.