Empogona somaliensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Robbr.) Tosh & Robbr.
Source:
wcs
Year:
2009
Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 95: 209 (2009)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000912420
Common Names
- Empogona somaliensis
- Somaliensis Empogona
- Empogona Somaliensis
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Empogona somaliensis (also called Somali Empogona, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with glossy leaves and fragrant white flowers. It is native to Africa, and is found in tropical and subtropical habitats such as rainforests and mountain forests.
Uses & Benefits
Empogona somaliensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a windbreak and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Empogona somaliensis 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 somaliensis is a species of orchid native to Africa. It is a terrestrial orchid which grows in grasslands and savannas. It can be propagated by division of the rhizome or by seed. The rhizomes should be planted in a well-draining soil mix, and the seed should be sown on a sterile medium. The plants should be kept in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Empogona somaliensis
Empogona somaliensis is found in Angola, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Gabon, and Zambia.
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-457345: 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.