Status:
valid
Authors:
Barbey
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
1886
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Vaud. Sci. Nat.21: 221 (1886)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000002265
Common Names
- Ebenus Boissieri
- Boissieri Ebenus
- Boissieri Ebenus Tree
Description
Ebenus boissieri (also called Boissier's Ebenus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae. It is found in the Philippines. It is a shrub or small tree, growing up to 10 m tall. It grows in tropical rainforest and in open forest.
Uses & Benefits
Ebenus boissieri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for medicinal purposes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ebenus boissieri has small yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and oval shaped with a brown and white speckled pattern. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ebenus boissieri is a shrub that is best grown in well-drained, alkaline soil in full sun or partial shade. It can be propagated from seed, cuttings or layering. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame and cuttings should be taken in summer. Layering can be done in autumn or spring.
Where to Find Ebenus boissieri
Ebenus boissieri can be found in the mountains of western Turkey.
Ebenus boissieri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ebenus boissieri?
Ebenus boissieri
What is the common name of Ebenus boissieri?
Boissieri Ebenus
What is the natural habitat of Ebenus boissieri?
Tropical rainforests
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