Status:
valid
Authors:
Lecomte
Source:
wcs
Year:
1920
Citation Micro:
Bull. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat. 26: 348 (1920)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000947261
Common Names
- Krempfii Palm
- Krempfii Eberhardtia
- Eberhardtia Krempfii
Description
Eberhardtia krempfii (also called Krempf's Eberhardtia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree native to tropical regions of Asia and Africa. It grows in moist, shady places and has glossy, dark green leaves and small, yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Eberhardtia krempfii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and homes. It is also used to make furniture, baskets, and other items. The leaves can be used to make a tea that is said to have medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Eberhardtia krempfii is a small, white flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Eberhardtia krempfii is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 10 feet in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be planted in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and planted in a well-drained soil mix.
Where to Find Eberhardtia krempfii
Eberhardtia krempfii is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Species in the Eberhardtia genus
Species in the Sapotaceae family
Afrosersalisia rwandensis,
Amorphospermum antilogum,
Argania spinosa,
Aubregrinia taiensis,
Aulandra beccarii,
Aulandra cauliflora,
Aulandra longifolia,
Autranella congolensis,
Baillonella toxisperma,
Beccariella balansana,
Beccariella crebrifolia,
Beccariella lasiantha,
Beccariella novocaledonica,
Beccariella xerocarpa,
Beccariella brownlessiana,
Boerlagella spectabilis,
Breviea sericea,
Burckella banikiensis,
Burckella erythrophylla,
Burckella fijiensis,
Burckella hillii,
Burckella macropoda,
Burckella magusum,
Burckella obovata,
Burckella parvifolia,
Burckella polymera,
Burckella poolei,
Burckella richii,
Burckella sorei,
Burckella thurstonii,
Capurodendron androyense,
Capurodendron ankaranense,
Capurodendron antongiliense,
Capurodendron apollonioides,
Capurodendron bakeri,
Capurodendron costatum,
Capurodendron delphinense,
Capurodendron gracilifolium,
Capurodendron greveanum,
Capurodendron ludiifolium,
Capurodendron madagascariense,
Capurodendron mandrarense,
Capurodendron microphyllum,
Capurodendron nodosum,
Capurodendron perrieri,
Capurodendron pervillei,
Capurodendron pseudoterminalia,
Capurodendron rubrocostatum,
Capurodendron rufescens,
Capurodendron sakalavum,