Status:
valid
Authors:
Benth.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1835
Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London 17: 281 (1835)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000667166
Common Names
- Pendulous Emmenanthe
- Pendulous Emmenanthe
- Pendulous Emmenanthe
Synonyms
- Emmenanthe penduliflora penduliflora [unknown]
Description
Emmenanthe penduliflora (also called Pendulous Emmenanthe, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Boraginaceae. It is native to California. It grows in moist grasslands and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Emmenanthe penduliflora 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.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Emmenanthe penduliflora var. rosea Brand
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Emmenanthe penduliflora 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Emmenanthe penduliflora 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 Emmenanthe penduliflora
Emmenanthe penduliflora is native to California, Arizona, and Nevada.
Emmenanthe penduliflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Emmenanthe penduliflora?
Emmenanthe penduliflora
What is the common name of Emmenanthe penduliflora?
Pendulous Emmenanthe
What is the natural habitat of Emmenanthe penduliflora?
It is found in tropical and subtropical forests in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar
Species in the Emmenanthe genus
Species in the Boraginaceae family
Actinocarya acaulis,
Actinocarya tibetica,
Adelocaryum coelestinum,
Adelocaryum flexuosum,
Adelocaryum malabaricum,
Adelocaryum nebulicola,
Adelocaryum lambertianum,
Aegonychon purpurocaeruleum,
Aegonychon zollingeri,
Aegonychon purpurea-coeruleum,
Aegonychon calabricum,
Aegonychon calabrum,
Afrotysonia africana,
Afrotysonia glochidiata,
Afrotysonia pilosicaulis,
Alkanna amana,
Alkanna angustifolia,
Alkanna areolata,
Alkanna attilae,
Alkanna aucheriana,
Alkanna auranitica,
Alkanna bracteosa,
Alkanna caliensis,
Alkanna cappadocica,
Alkanna confusa,
Alkanna corcyrensis,
Alkanna cordifolia,
Alkanna dumanii,
Alkanna frigida,
Alkanna froedinii,
Alkanna galilaea,
Alkanna graeca,
Alkanna haussknechtii,
Alkanna hellenica,
Alkanna hirsutissima,
Alkanna hispida,
Alkanna incana,
Alkanna intercedens,
Alkanna jordanovii,
Alkanna kotschyana,
Alkanna leiocarpa,
Alkanna leptophylla,
Alkanna lutea,
Alkanna macrophylla,
Alkanna macrosiphon,
Alkanna maleolens,
Alkanna megacarpa,
Alkanna methanaea,
Alkanna milliana,
Alkanna mughlae,