Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Species:
flava
ID:
681460

Status:
valid

Authors:
Brandegee

Source:
cmp

Year:
1890

Citation Micro:
Zoe 1: 378 (1890)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000680793



Common Names

  • Feddemae Esenbeckia
  • Flava Esenbeckia
  • Grandiflora Esenbeckia


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Description

Esenbeckia flava (also called Yellow Esenbeckia, among many other common names) is a small shrub with a height of up to 1 m. It is native to the south-western United States and northern Mexico. It grows in rocky, sandy soils and is found in desert scrub, grassland, and oak woodland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Esenbeckia flava 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 flava 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 flava 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 flava

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

Esenbeckia flava FAQ

What is the scientific name of Esenbeckia flava?

Esenbeckia flava

What is the common name of Esenbeckia flava?

Flava

What is the family of Esenbeckia flava?

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,