Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Species:
densiflora
ID:
681452

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hassl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1912

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 10: 344 (1912)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000680785



Common Names

  • Esenbeckia densiflora
  • Dense-flowered esenbeckia
  • Dense-flowered rue tree


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Synonyms

  • Esenbeckia febrifuga densiflora Chodat & Hassl. [unknown]

Description

Esenbeckia densiflora (also called 'Dense-flowered 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 densiflora 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 densiflora 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 densiflora 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 densiflora

Esenbeckia densiflora can be found in the tropical regions of Central and South America, including Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

Esenbeckia densiflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Esenbeckia densiflora?

Esenbeckia densiflora

What is the common name of Esenbeckia densiflora?

Densiflora

What is the family of Esenbeckia densiflora?

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-2802321: Based on the initial data import
Emil Hassler (1864-1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hassl.' in the authors string.