Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
spinosa
ID:
667817

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Campd.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1819

Citation Micro:
Monographia des Rumex 1819

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000667149



Common Names

  • Spiny Emex
  • Devil's Thorn
  • Devil's Twine


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Synonyms

  • Rumex spinosus L. [unknown]
  • Rumex glaber Forssk. [unknown]
  • Vibo spinosa Medik. [unknown]
  • Centopodium spinosum Burch. [unknown]

Description

Emex spinosa (also called Spiny Emex, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Polygonaceae. It is native to Australia and New Zealand. It grows in moist grasslands and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Emex spinosa is used as an insect repellent and for treating digestive disorders, skin diseases, and fever. It is also used as a tonic.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Emex spinosa 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

Emex spinosa is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.

Where to Find Emex spinosa

Emex spinosa is native to Europe, Asia, and Africa.

Emex spinosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Emex spinosa?

Emex spinosa

What is the common name of Emex spinosa?

Spiny Emex

What is the natural habitat of Emex spinosa?

It is found in the temperate forests of Europe, Asia, and Africa

Species in the Emex genus

Species in the Polygonaceae family

Acanthoscyphus parishii, Afrobrunnichia africana, Afrobrunnichia erecta, Antigonon flavescens, Antigonon guatimalense, Antigonon leptopus, Aristocapsa insignis, Atraphaxis intricata, Atraphaxis angustifolia, Atraphaxis aucheri, Atraphaxis avenia, Atraphaxis badghysi, Atraphaxis billardieri, Atraphaxis bracteata, Atraphaxis canescens, Atraphaxis caucasica, Atraphaxis compacta, Atraphaxis daghestanica, Atraphaxis decipiens, Atraphaxis frutescens, Atraphaxis grandiflora, Atraphaxis irtyschensis, Atraphaxis karataviensis, Atraphaxis kopetdagensis, Atraphaxis laetevirens, Atraphaxis macrocarpa, Atraphaxis manshurica, Atraphaxis muschketowii, Atraphaxis pungens, Atraphaxis pyrifolia, Atraphaxis rodinii, Atraphaxis seravschanica, Atraphaxis spinosa, Atraphaxis suaedifolia, Atraphaxis teretifolia, Atraphaxis virgata, Atraphaxis arianum, Atraphaxis atraphaxiforme, Atraphaxis toktogulicum, Brunnichia ovata, Calligonum acanthopterum, Calligonum aciferum, Calligonum aculeatum, Calligonum aequilaterale, Calligonum alaschanicum, Calligonum alatiforme, Calligonum alatum, Calligonum amoenum, Calligonum androssowii, Calligonum aphyllum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2788378: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Francisco Campderá y Camin (1793-1862): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Campd.' in the authors string.