Empogona jenniferae - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
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valid
Authors:
Cheek
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2018
Citation Micro:
Blumea 2018 preprint: 6. 2018
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000001400
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Empogona jenniferae (also called Jennifer's Empogona, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to the tropical forests of Africa. It has small, white flowers and glossy green leaves. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade.
Uses & Benefits
Empogona jenniferae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Empogona jenniferae has small, white flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seed is small, black and round-shaped. The seedlings have two, oval, green cotyledons.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Empogona jenniferae is a species of flowering plant in the Annonaceae family. It is native to Tanzania. It is a small tree, growing to a height of up to 8 meters. It is found in wet montane forests, at elevations of 1,000–2,000 meters. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Germination usually takes place within two weeks.
Where to Find Empogona jenniferae
Empogona jenniferae is native to Central America, from Nicaragua to Panama.
Empogona jenniferae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Empogona jenniferae?
Empogona jenniferae
What type of plant is Empogona jenniferae?
It is a shrub
Where is Empogona jenniferae found?
It is found in East 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,