Ebenus armitagei - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Schweinf. & Taub.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1893
Citation Micro:
Bull. Herb. Boissier1: 645 (1893)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000204616
Common Names
- Ebenus armitagei
- Armitagei Ebenus
- Armitagei Ebony
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ebenus armitagei (also called Armitage's ebenus, among many other common names) is a shrub native to the Himalayas. It has oblong leaves and small white flowers that bloom in the spring. It is found in open woodlands and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Ebenus armitagei is used as a fodder for livestock, as a soil stabilizer, and as an ornamental plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ebenus armitagei has small, yellow flowers that are arranged in a raceme. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender with long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ebenus armitagei is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in moist soil. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.
Where to Find Ebenus armitagei
Ebenus armitagei is native to India and can be found in moist deciduous forests in the Eastern Himalayas region.
Ebenus armitagei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ebenus armitagei?
Ebenus armitagei
What is the common name of Ebenus armitagei?
Armitage's Ebenus
What is the natural habitat of Ebenus armitagei?
Dry deciduous forests and scrublands
Species in the Ebenus genus
Ebenus lagopus, Ebenus stellata, Ebenus armitagei, Ebenus pinnata, Ebenus cretica, Ebenus sibthorpii, Ebenus barbigera, Ebenus bourgaei, Ebenus haussknechtii, Ebenus hirsuta, Ebenus laguroides, Ebenus reesei, Ebenus depressa, Ebenus longipes, Ebenus macrophylla, Ebenus plumosa, Ebenus argentea, Ebenus cappadocica, Ebenus pisidica, Ebenus zekiyeae, Ebenus boissieri,
Species in the Fabaceae family
References
Georg August Schweinfurth (1836-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schweinf.' in the authors string.
Paul Hermann Wilhelm Taubert (1862-1897): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Taub.' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Ebenus armitagei Schweinf. & Taub.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.