Eumachia aneityensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Guillaumin) Barrabé, C.M.Taylor & Razafim.
Source:
wcvp
Year:
2017
Citation Micro:
Candollea 72: 308 (2017)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001427868
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Eumachia aneityensis (also called Aneityum Eumachia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 5 meters in height. It is native to tropical Africa, from Sierra Leone to Angola, and is found in lowland rainforests and secondary forests.
Uses & Benefits
Eumachia aneityensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used for medicinal purposes such as treating fever, skin diseases, and stomach ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Eumachia aneityensis has white, star-shaped flowers with four petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are brown and oval in shape. The seedlings are small and have two cotyledons.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Eumachia aneityensis is a shrub or small tree that grows best in full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant and prefers well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Eumachia aneityensis
Eumachia aneityensis can be found in South America, including Peru, Ecuador, and Colombia.
Eumachia aneityensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Eumachia aneityensis?
Eumachia aneityensis
What are the common names of Eumachia aneityensis?
Aneityum Eumachia
Where is Eumachia aneityensis found?
Eumachia aneityensis is found in Vanuatu
Species in the Eumachia genus
Eumachia carnea, Eumachia chaenotricha, Eumachia cymuligera, Eumachia depauperata, Eumachia inaequifolia, Eumachia albert-smithii, Eumachia astrellantha, Eumachia boliviana, Eumachia cephalantha, Eumachia deinocalyx, Eumachia guianensis, Eumachia kappleri, Eumachia microdon, Eumachia nana, Eumachia pallidinervia, Eumachia paupertina, Eumachia podocephala, Eumachia wilhelminensis, Eumachia abrupta, Eumachia acuifolia, Eumachia coffeosperma, Eumachia collina, Eumachia forsteriana, Eumachia gossweileri, Eumachia hassleriana, Eumachia horsfieldiana, Eumachia huallagae, Eumachia impatiens, Eumachia insidens, Eumachia lepiniana, Eumachia lophoclada, Eumachia lyciiflora, Eumachia membranacea, Eumachia membranifolia, Eumachia merrilliana, Eumachia nutans, Eumachia obanensis, Eumachia oncocarpa, Eumachia poggei, Eumachia rotundifolia, Eumachia schmielei, Eumachia sciadephora, Eumachia viridicalyx, Eumachia wildemaniana, Eumachia agustinae, Eumachia amoena, Eumachia aneityensis, Eumachia archboldiana, Eumachia balabacensis, Eumachia chlorocalyx,
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
André Guillaumin (1885-1974): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Guillaumin' in the authors string.
Charlotte M. Taylor (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.M.Taylor' in the authors string.
Sylvain G. Razafimandimbison: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Razafim.' in the authors string.
Laure Barrabé: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Barrabé' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77164462-1: Based on the initial data import