Status:
valid
Authors:
R.Glover
Source:
cmp
Year:
1918
Citation Micro:
Ann. Bolus Herb. 2: 153 (1918)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000667283
Common Names
- Empleurum fragrans
- Fragrant Empleurum
- Fragrans Empleurum
Description
Empleurum fragrans (also called Fragrant Empleurum, among many other common names) is a small shrub found in the tropical regions of Africa. It has long, narrow leaves and yellow flowers. It is typically found in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Empleurum fragrans is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge or border plant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Empleurum fragrans has white to pinkish flowers, with a yellow center, and small, black, ovoid seeds. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Empleurum fragrans is a low-growing, evergreen shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It is hardy to USDA Zone 8 and can tolerate temperatures down to 10°F (-12°C). It is drought tolerant once established.
Where to Find Empleurum fragrans
Empleurum fragrans can be found in tropical and subtropical forests in China.
Empleurum fragrans FAQ
What is the scientific name of Empleurum fragrans?
Empleurum fragrans
What is the common name of Empleurum fragrans?
Fragrant Empleurum
What is the natural habitat of Empleurum fragrans?
Dry, rocky hillsides and open woodlands
Species in the Empleurum genus
Species in the Rutaceae family
Acmadenia alternifolia,
Acmadenia argillophila,
Acmadenia baileyensis,
Acmadenia bodkinii,
Acmadenia burchellii,
Acmadenia candida,
Acmadenia densifolia,
Acmadenia faucitincta,
Acmadenia flaccida,
Acmadenia fruticosa,
Acmadenia gracilis,
Acmadenia heterophylla,
Acmadenia kiwanensis,
Acmadenia latifolia,
Acmadenia laxa,
Acmadenia macradenia,
Acmadenia macropetala,
Acmadenia maculata,
Acmadenia matroosbergensis,
Acmadenia mundiana,
Acmadenia nivea,
Acmadenia nivenii,
Acmadenia obtusata,
Acmadenia patentifolia,
Acmadenia rourkeana,
Acmadenia rupicola,
Acmadenia sheilae,
Acmadenia tenax,
Acmadenia teretifolia,
Acmadenia tetracarpellata,
Acmadenia tetragona,
Acmadenia trigona,
Acmadenia tenax,
Acmadenia argillophila,
Acmadenia macradenia,
Acmadenia teretifolia,
Acmadenia wittebergensis,
Acradenia euodiiformis,
Acradenia frankliniae,
Acronychia richards-beehleri,
Acronychia aberrans,
Acronychia acidula,
Acronychia acronychioides,
Acronychia acuminata,
Acronychia arfakensis,
Acronychia baeuerlenii,
Acronychia brassii,
Acronychia carrii,
Acronychia cartilaginea,
Acronychia chooreechillum,