Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Species:
alata
ID:
681431

Status:
valid

Authors:
Triana & Planch.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1872

Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot. , sér. 5, 14: 306 (1872)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000680764



Common Names

  • Esenbeckia alata
  • Winged esenbeckia
  • Winged rue tree


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Synonyms

  • Kuala alata H.Karst. & Triana [unknown]
  • Kuala laevis H.Karst. & Triana [unknown]
  • Esenbeckia alata laevis (H.Karst. & Triana) Triana & Planch. [unknown]

Description

Esenbeckia alata (also called 'Winged Esenbeckia', among many other common names) is a shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. It is native to Mexico, Guatemala, El Salvador, and Honduras. It typically grows in dry tropical forests and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Esenbeckia alata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Esenbeckia alata has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Esenbeckia alata can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. Water regularly and fertilize monthly during the growing season.

Where to Find Esenbeckia alata

Esenbeckia alata is native to Mexico.

Esenbeckia alata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Esenbeckia alata?

Esenbeckia alata

What is the common name of Esenbeckia alata?

Alata

What is the family of Esenbeckia alata?

Rutaceae

Species in the Esenbeckia 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2802301: Based on the initial data import
José Jerónimo Triana (1828-1890): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Triana' in the authors string.
Jules Émile Planchon (1823-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Planch.' in the authors string.