Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Species:
spicata
ID:
667714

Status:
valid

Authors:
Merr.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1909

Citation Micro:
Philipp. J. Sci., C 4: 263 (1909)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000667046



Common Names

  • Embolanthera spicata
  • Spicata Embolanthera
  • Spicata Embolanthera Lily


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Description

Embolanthera spicata (also called Spicate Embolanthera, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree, usually reaching a height of about 5 m. It is native to the Caribbean, Central and South America, and is found in moist, lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Embolanthera spicata is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, skin diseases, and rheumatism. It is also used as an insect repellent and to treat snakebites.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Embolanthera spicata is small, white and bell-shaped. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are slender and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Embolanthera spicata is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 5 m in height. It can be propagated from seed or by cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and treated with a rooting hormone before being planted in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the cuttings moist until they have rooted.

Where to Find Embolanthera spicata

Embolanthera spicata can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands.

Embolanthera spicata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Embolanthera spicata?

Embolanthera spicata

What is the common name of Embolanthera spicata?

Spiked Embolanthera

What is the natural habitat of Embolanthera spicata?

It is found in tropical and subtropical forests in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar

Species in the Embolanthera genus

Species in the Hamamelidaceae family

Chunia bucklandioides, Corylopsis alnifolia, Corylopsis brevistyla, Corylopsis calcicola, Corylopsis coreana, Corylopsis glabrescens, Corylopsis glandulifera, Corylopsis glaucescens, Corylopsis gotoana, Corylopsis henryi, Corylopsis himalayana, Corylopsis microcarpa, Corylopsis multiflora, Corylopsis obovata, Corylopsis omeiensis, Corylopsis pauciflora, Corylopsis platypetala, Corylopsis rotundifolia, Corylopsis sinensis, Corylopsis trabeculosa, Corylopsis veitchiana, Corylopsis velutina, Corylopsis willmottiae, Corylopsis yui, Corylopsis yunnanensis, Corylopsis spicata, Dicoryphe angustifolia, Dicoryphe buddlejoides, Dicoryphe gracilis, Dicoryphe guatteriifolia, Dicoryphe lanceolata, Dicoryphe laurifolia, Dicoryphe laurina, Dicoryphe macrophylla, Dicoryphe platyphylla, Dicoryphe retusa, Dicoryphe stipulacea, Dicoryphe viticoides, Disanthus cercidifolius, Distyliopsis dunnii, Distyliopsis lanata, Distyliopsis laurifolia, Distyliopsis salicifolia, Distyliopsis tutcheri, Distyliopsis yunnanensis, Distylium annamicum, Distylium buxifolium, Distylium chinense, Distylium chinense, Distylium chungii,

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