Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Species:
febrifuga
ID:
681456

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Juss.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1831

Citation Micro:
Nov. Gen. Sp. Pl. 3: 82 (1831)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000680789



Common Names

  • Esenbeckia febrifuga
  • Febrifuge esenbeckia
  • Febrifuge rue tree


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Synonyms

  • Metrodorea gracilis K.Schum. [unknown]
  • Colythrum febrifugum Schott [unknown]
  • Esenbeckia febrifuga fruticosa Hassl. [unknown]
  • Esenbeckia gracilis (K.Schum.) R.S.Cowan [unknown]
  • Evodia febrifuga A.St.-Hil. [unknown]

Description

Esenbeckia febrifuga (also called 'Febrifuge 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 febrifuga 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 febrifuga 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 febrifuga 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 febrifuga

Esenbeckia febrifuga is native to Brazil and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the country.

Esenbeckia febrifuga FAQ

What is the scientific name of Esenbeckia febrifuga?

Esenbeckia febrifuga

What is the common name of Esenbeckia febrifuga?

Febrifuga

What is the family of Esenbeckia febrifuga?

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,

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