Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Species:
aurata
ID:
947922

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Pierre ex Dubard) Lecomte

Source:
wcs

Year:
1920

Citation Micro:
Bull. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat. 26: 348 (1920)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000947260

Common Names

  • Aurata Palm
  • Aurata Eberhardtia
  • Eberhardtia Aurata

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Description

Eberhardtia aurata (also called Golden Eberhardtia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree native to tropical regions of Asia and Africa. It grows in moist, shady places and has glossy, dark green leaves and small, yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Eberhardtia aurata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and homes. It is also used to make furniture, baskets, and other items. The leaves can be used to make a tea that is said to have medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Eberhardtia aurata is a small, white flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eberhardtia aurata is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 10 feet in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be planted in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and planted in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Eberhardtia aurata

Eberhardtia aurata is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Species in the Sapotaceae family

Afrosersalisia rwandensis, Amorphospermum antilogum, Argania spinosa, Aubregrinia taiensis, Aulandra beccarii, Aulandra cauliflora, Aulandra longifolia, Autranella congolensis, Baillonella toxisperma, Beccariella balansana, Beccariella crebrifolia, Beccariella lasiantha, Beccariella novocaledonica, Beccariella xerocarpa, Beccariella brownlessiana, Boerlagella spectabilis, Breviea sericea, Burckella banikiensis, Burckella erythrophylla, Burckella fijiensis, Burckella hillii, Burckella macropoda, Burckella magusum, Burckella obovata, Burckella parvifolia, Burckella polymera, Burckella poolei, Burckella richii, Burckella sorei, Burckella thurstonii, Capurodendron androyense, Capurodendron ankaranense, Capurodendron antongiliense, Capurodendron apollonioides, Capurodendron bakeri, Capurodendron costatum, Capurodendron delphinense, Capurodendron gracilifolium, Capurodendron greveanum, Capurodendron ludiifolium, Capurodendron madagascariense, Capurodendron mandrarense, Capurodendron microphyllum, Capurodendron nodosum, Capurodendron perrieri, Capurodendron pervillei, Capurodendron pseudoterminalia, Capurodendron rubrocostatum, Capurodendron rufescens, Capurodendron sakalavum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-65638: Based on the initial data import
Paul Henri Lecomte (1856-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lecomte' in the authors string.
Marcel Dubard (1873-1914): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dubard' in the authors string.
Jean Baptiste Louis Pierre (1833-1905): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pierre' in the authors string.