Status:
valid
Authors:
Engl.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1896
Citation Micro:
Beibl. Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 54: 27 (1896)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000680802
Common Names
- Hartmanii Esenbeckia
- Hieronymi Esenbeckia
- Irwiniana Esenbeckia
Description
Esenbeckia hieronymi (also called Hieronymus' 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 hieronymi 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 hieronymi has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Esenbeckia hieronymi 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 hieronymi
Esenbeckia hieronymi is native to Brazil and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the country.
Esenbeckia hieronymi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Esenbeckia hieronymi?
Esenbeckia hieronymi
What is the common name of Esenbeckia hieronymi?
Hieronymus' Esenbeckia
What is the natural habitat of Esenbeckia hieronymi?
Dry forests, scrublands, and rocky hillsides
Species in the Esenbeckia genus
Species in the Rutaceae family
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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,