Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Celastrales
Species:
juniperinum
ID:
667946

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


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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.

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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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2788519: Based on the initial data import
William Henry Harvey (1811-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Harv.' in the authors string.
Otto Wilhelm Sonder (1812-1881): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sond.' in the authors string.