Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cappadocica
ID:
1060010

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hausskn. & Siehe ex Bornm.

Source:
tro

Year:
1940

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. Beih.89: 203 (1940)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001059348



Common Names

  • Ebenus
  • Cappadocica
  • Ebenus Cappadocica


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Description

Ebenus cappadocica (also called Cappadocian Ebenus, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub with white flowers and small, oval leaves. It is native to the Mediterranean and is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Ebenus cappadocica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ebenus cappadocica has small white flowers and its seeds are black and round. The seedlings are small and thin, with long, narrow leaves.

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Where to Find Ebenus cappadocica

Ebenus cappadocica can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Italy, and Greece.

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

Heinrich Carl Haussknecht (1838-1903): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hausskn.' in the authors string.
Joseph Friedrich Nicolaus Bornmüller (1862-1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bornm.' in the authors string.
Walter Siehe (1859-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Siehe' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:493617-1: Based on the initial data import