Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
unicapsularis
ID:
667954

Status:
valid

Authors:
Skeels

Source:
cmp

Year:
1911

Citation Micro:
Bull. Bur. Pl. Industr. U.S.D.A. 207: 54 (1911)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000667286



Common Names

  • Empleurum unicapsularis
  • Unicapsularis Empleurum
  • Unicapsular Empleurum


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Synonyms

  • Diosma ensata Thunb. [unknown]
  • Diosma unicapsularis L.f. [unknown]
  • Empleurum aitonii J.F.Gmel. [unknown]
  • Empleurum ensatum Eckl. & Zeyh. [unknown]
  • Empleurum serrulatum Aiton [unknown]

Description

Empleurum unicapsularis (also called One-Capsule 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 moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Empleurum unicapsularis 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 unicapsularis has white to pinkish flowers, with a yellow center, and small, black, ovoid seeds. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Empleurum unicapsularis 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 unicapsularis

Empleurum unicapsularis can be found in tropical and subtropical forests in China.

Empleurum unicapsularis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Empleurum unicapsularis?

Empleurum unicapsularis

What is the common name of Empleurum unicapsularis?

Unicapsular Empleurum

What is the natural habitat of Empleurum unicapsularis?

Dry, rocky hillsides and open woodlands

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,

References