Ebenus bourgaei - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Boiss.
Source:
ksufab
Year:
1872
Citation Micro:
Fl. Orient.2: 554 (1872)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000658925
Common Names
- Ebenus Bourgaei
- Bourgae's Ebenus
- Bourgae's False-Mint
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- Ebenidium bourgaei (Boiss.) Kuntze [unknown]
Description
Ebenus bourgaei (also called Bourgae's Ebenus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rhamnaceae. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in rocky habitats. It is a small shrub, growing to a height of up to 1 m, with dark green, leathery leaves and small yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Ebenus bourgaei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscapes. It is also used to attract pollinators and beneficial insects to the garden.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ebenus bourgaei has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with a single cotyledon.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ebenus bourgaei is a species of flowering plant in the amaranth family, Amaranthaceae. It is native to Central and South America. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade.
Where to Find Ebenus bourgaei
Ebenus bourgaei is found in tropical and subtropical regions of South America, Africa, Asia, and Australia.
Ebenus bourgaei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ebenus bourgaei?
Ebenus bourgaei
What is the common name of Ebenus bourgaei?
Bourgès' Ebenus
What is the family of Ebenus bourgaei?
Amaranthaceae
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
Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:493614-1: Based on the initial data import
Legume Data Portal link for: Ebenus bourgaei Boiss.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.