Status:
valid
Authors:
Sond. & Harv.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1859
Citation Micro:
Thes. Cap. i. 49 (1859).
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000667278
Common Names
- Empleuridium juniperinum
- Juniper Empleuridium
- Juniperinum Empleuridium
Description
Empleuridium juniperinum (also called Juniper-like Empleuridium, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub. It is native to India and Sri Lanka, and grows in moist forests, thickets, and shady places. It has elliptic-oblong leaves with serrated margins, and the flowers are white or pink.
Uses & Benefits
Empleuridium juniperinum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge or border plant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Empleuridium juniperinum is small, white and fragrant. The seed is small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Empleuridium juniperinum is a low-growing, evergreen shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It is hardy to USDA Zone 5 and can tolerate temperatures down to -20°F (-29°C). It is drought tolerant once established.
Where to Find Empleuridium juniperinum
Empleuridium juniperinum is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia.
Empleuridium juniperinum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Empleuridium juniperinum?
Empleuridium juniperinum
What is the common name of Empleuridium juniperinum?
Juniper Empleuridium
What is the natural habitat of Empleuridium juniperinum?
Dry, rocky hillsides and open woodlands
Species in the Empleuridium genus
Species in the Celastraceae family
Acanthothamnus aphyllus,
Allocassine laurifolia,
Anthodon decussatus,
Anthodon panamense,
Apatophyllum constablei,
Apatophyllum flavovirens,
Apatophyllum macgillivrayi,
Apatophyllum olsenii,
Apatophyllum teretifolium,
Apodostigma pallens,
Arnicratea cambodiana,
Arnicratea ferruginea,
Bequaertia mucronata,
Brassiantha pentamera,
Brassiantha hedraiantheroides,
Brexia alaticarpa,
Brexia australis,
Brexia madagascariensis,
Brexia marioniae,
Brexiella cymosa,
Brexiella ilicifolia,
Campylostemon angolense,
Campylostemon bequaertii,
Campylostemon danckelmannianus,
Campylostemon laurentii,
Campylostemon lindequistianus,
Campylostemon mitophorus,
Campylostemon warneckeanum,
Canotia holacantha,
Canotia wendtii,
Cassine albens,
Cassine balae,
Cassine burkeana,
Cassine congylos,
Cassine grossa,
Cassine kedarnathii,
Cassine koordersii,
Cassine megaphylla,
Cassine micrantha,
Cassine obiensis,
Cassine parvifolia,
Cassine peragua,
Cassine kamurensis,
Catha edulis,
Celastrus aculeatus,
Celastrus angulata,
Celastrus australis,
Celastrus caseariifolius,
Celastrus cuneatus,
Celastrus flagellaris,