Status:
valid
Authors:
Kaastra
Source:
cmp
Year:
1977
Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Neerl. 26: 481 (1977)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000680781
Common Names
- Esenbeckia cowanii
- Cowan's esenbeckia
- Cowan's rue tree
Description
Esenbeckia cowanii (also called 'Cowanii 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 cowanii 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 cowanii has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Esenbeckia cowanii is a small, perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It is easy to cultivate and propagate from seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F). It blooms in late spring and early summer, producing yellow or white flowers.
Where to Find Esenbeckia cowanii
Esenbeckia cowanii can be found in the tropical regions of Central and South America, including Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.
Esenbeckia cowanii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Esenbeckia cowanii?
Esenbeckia cowanii
What is the common name of Esenbeckia cowanii?
Cowanii
What is the family of Esenbeckia cowanii?
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,