Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
congesta
ID:
1414430

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Oliv.) J.E.Burrows

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2018

Citation Micro:
Trees Shrubs Mozambique 1047. 2018

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001426895

Common Names

  • Empogona congesta
  • Congested Empogona
  • Congested Empogona Tree

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Description

Empogona congesta (also called Congested Empogona, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 8 meters in height. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Empogona congesta is used as an ornamental plant and for its timber. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and rheumatism.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Empogona congesta sub. congesta
Empogona congesta sub. chasei (Bridson) J.E.Burrows

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Empogona congesta is white and has five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Empogona congesta is an evergreen shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers a well-drained soil and can be propagated from seed or cuttings. The seed should be sown in a seed tray and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from new growth and placed in a potting mix. The cuttings should be kept moist until they have rooted.

Where to Find Empogona congesta

Empogona congesta is native to Central and South America. It can be found in tropical forests and woodlands.

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

IPNI record: 77186943-1: Originally associated with wfo-0001427845
Daniel Oliver (1830-1916): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Oliv.' in the authors string.
John Eric Burrows (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.E.Burrows' in the authors string.