Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
fissifolius
ID:
667819

Status:
valid

Authors:
K.Schum. & Schltr.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1900

Citation Micro:
Beibl. Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 66: 21 (1900)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000667151

Common Names

  • Fissifolius Emicocarpus
  • Fissifolius Emicocarpus
  • Fissifolius Emicocarpus

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Synonyms

  • Lobostephanus palmatus N.E.Br. [unknown]

Description

Emicocarpus fissifolius (also called Fissifolius Emicocarpus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae. It is native to tropical Africa. It grows in moist forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Emicocarpus fissifolius is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in landscaping. It is also used to control erosion and to provide shade.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Emicocarpus fissifolius has small white flowers with four petals and yellowish-green sepals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Emicocarpus fissifolius is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.

Where to Find Emicocarpus fissifolius

Emicocarpus fissifolius is native to India and Sri Lanka.

Emicocarpus fissifolius FAQ

What is the scientific name of Emicocarpus fissifolius?

Emicocarpus fissifolius

What is the common name of Emicocarpus fissifolius?

Fissured Emicocarpus

What is the natural habitat of Emicocarpus fissifolius?

It is found in tropical and subtropical forests in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar

Species in the Emicocarpus genus

Species in the Apocynaceae family

Acokanthera laevigata, Acokanthera oblongifolia, Acokanthera oppositifolia, Acokanthera rotundata, Acokanthera schimperi, Adenium boehmianum, Adenium multiflorum, Adenium obesum, Adenium oleifolium, Adenium swazicum, Adenium dhofarense, Aganosma breviloba, Aganosma cymosa, Aganosma gracilis, Aganosma lacei, Aganosma petelotii, Aganosma schlechteriana, Aganosma siamensis, Aganosma wallichii, Aganosma heynei, Alafia alba, Alafia barteri, Alafia benthamii, Alafia berrieri, Alafia calophylla, Alafia caudata, Alafia erythrophthalma, Alafia falcata, Alafia fuscata, Alafia insularis, Alafia intermedia, Alafia landolphioides, Alafia lucida, Alafia microstylis, Alafia multiflora, Alafia nigrescens, Alafia orientalis, Alafia parciflora, Alafia pauciflora, Alafia perrieri, Alafia schumannii, Alafia thouarsii, Alafia vallium, Alafia verschuereni, Alafia whytei, Alafia zambesiaca, Allamanda calcicola, Allamanda angustifolia, Allamanda blanchetii, Allamanda cathartica,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2788381: Based on the initial data import
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.
Karl Moritz Schumann (1851-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Schum.' in the authors string.