Status:
valid
Authors:
Baill.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1871
Citation Micro:
Adansonia 10: 151 (1871)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000680772
Common Names
- Esenbeckia berlandieri
- Berlandier's esenbeckia
- Berlandier's rue tree
Synonyms
- Esenbeckia acapulcensis Rose [unknown]
- Esenbeckia ovata Brandegee [unknown]
- Esenbeckia yaaxhokob Lundell [unknown]
Description
Esenbeckia berlandieri (also called 'Berlandieri 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 berlandieri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Esenbeckia berlandieri sub. litoralis (Donn.Sm.) Kaastra
Esenbeckia berlandieri sub. berlandieri
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Esenbeckia berlandieri has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Esenbeckia berlandieri 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 berlandieri
Esenbeckia berlandieri is native to Mexico.
Esenbeckia berlandieri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Esenbeckia berlandieri?
Esenbeckia berlandieri
What is the common name of Esenbeckia berlandieri?
Berlandieri
What is the family of Esenbeckia berlandieri?
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,