Status:
valid
Authors:
(Jenny) Jenny
Source:
wcs
Year:
2002
Citation Micro:
Austral. Orchid Rev. 67: 14 (2002)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000407373
Common Names
- Herrenhusana Embreea
- Herrenhusana Embreea
- Herrenhusana Embreea
Synonyms
- Embreea rodigasiana herrenhusana Jenny [unknown]
Description
Embreea herrenhusana (also called Herrenhus's Embreea, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South America. It has small white flowers and prefers humid, tropical habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Embreea herrenhusana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, coughs, and colds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Embreea herrenhusana is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, flat, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, oval-shaped seedlings.
Cultivation and Propagation
Embreea herrenhusana is a perennial herb that can be propagated by division or seed. For cultivation, it prefers a moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It is also drought tolerant once established.
Where to Find Embreea herrenhusana
Embreea herrenhusana is native to the Caribbean region.
Embreea herrenhusana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Embreea herrenhusana?
Embreea herrenhusana
What is the common name of Embreea herrenhusana?
Herrenhusana Palm
What is the natural habitat of Embreea herrenhusana?
Tropical forests of South America
Species in the Embreea genus
Species in the Orchidaceae family
Aa fiebrigii,
Aa hartwegii,
Aa hieronymi,
Aa leucantha,
Aa lorentzii,
Aa macra,
Aa achalensis,
Aa maderoi,
Aa mandonii,
Aa matthewsii,
Aa microtidis,
Aa paleacea,
Aa argyrolepis,
Aa riobambae,
Aa rosei,
Aa schickendanzii,
Aa sphaeroglossa,
Aa trilobulata,
Aa weddelliana,
Aa aurantiaca,
Aa calceata,
Aa colombiana,
Aa denticulata,
Aa erosa,
Aa figueroi,
Aa lozanoi,
Aa lehmannii,
Acampe carinata,
Acampe cephalotes,
Acampe ochracea,
Acampe pachyglossa,
Acampe praemorsa,
Acampe joiceyana,
Acampe hulae,
Acanthophippium bicolor,
Acanthophippium chrysoglossum,
Acanthophippium curtisii,
Acanthophippium eburneum,
Acanthophippium gougahense,
Acanthophippium javanicum,
Acanthophippium lilacinum,
Acanthophippium mantinianum,
Acanthophippium parviflorum,
Acanthophippium pictum,
Acanthophippium splendidum,
Acanthophippium striatum,
Acanthophippium sylhetense,
Acanthophippium curtisii,
Achlydosa glandulosa,
Acianthera aculeata,