Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Species:
amazonica
ID:
681435

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kaastra

Source:
cmp

Year:
1977

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Neerl. 26: 477 (1977)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000680768



Common Names

  • Esenbeckia amazonica
  • Amazonian esenbeckia
  • Amazonian rue tree


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Description

Esenbeckia amazonica (also called 'Amazonian 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 amazonica 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 amazonica 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 amazonica 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 amazonica

Esenbeckia amazonica is native to the Amazon rainforest in South America.

Esenbeckia amazonica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Esenbeckia amazonica?

Esenbeckia amazonica

What is the common name of Esenbeckia amazonica?

Amazonica

What is the family of Esenbeckia amazonica?

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,