Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
herrenhusana
ID:
408041

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Jenny) Jenny

Source:
wcs

Year:
2002

Citation Micro:
Austral. Orchid Rev. 67: 14 (2002)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000407373

Common Names

  • Herrenhusana Embreea
  • Herrenhusana Embreea
  • Herrenhusana Embreea

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Synonyms

  • Embreea rodigasiana herrenhusana Jenny [unknown]

Description

Embreea herrenhusana (also called Herrenhus's Embreea, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South America. It has small white flowers and prefers humid, tropical habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Embreea herrenhusana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, coughs, and colds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Embreea herrenhusana is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, flat, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, oval-shaped seedlings.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Embreea herrenhusana is a perennial herb that can be propagated by division or seed. For cultivation, it prefers a moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It is also drought tolerant once established.

Where to Find Embreea herrenhusana

Embreea herrenhusana is native to the Caribbean region.

Embreea herrenhusana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Embreea herrenhusana?

Embreea herrenhusana

What is the common name of Embreea herrenhusana?

Herrenhusana Palm

What is the natural habitat of Embreea herrenhusana?

Tropical forests of South America

Species in the Embreea genus

Species in the Orchidaceae family

Aa fiebrigii, Aa hartwegii, Aa hieronymi, Aa leucantha, Aa lorentzii, Aa macra, Aa achalensis, Aa maderoi, Aa mandonii, Aa matthewsii, Aa microtidis, Aa paleacea, Aa argyrolepis, Aa riobambae, Aa rosei, Aa schickendanzii, Aa sphaeroglossa, Aa trilobulata, Aa weddelliana, Aa aurantiaca, Aa calceata, Aa colombiana, Aa denticulata, Aa erosa, Aa figueroi, Aa lozanoi, Aa lehmannii, Acampe carinata, Acampe cephalotes, Acampe ochracea, Acampe pachyglossa, Acampe praemorsa, Acampe joiceyana, Acampe hulae, Acanthophippium bicolor, Acanthophippium chrysoglossum, Acanthophippium curtisii, Acanthophippium eburneum, Acanthophippium gougahense, Acanthophippium javanicum, Acanthophippium lilacinum, Acanthophippium mantinianum, Acanthophippium parviflorum, Acanthophippium pictum, Acanthophippium splendidum, Acanthophippium striatum, Acanthophippium sylhetense, Acanthophippium curtisii, Achlydosa glandulosa, Acianthera aculeata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-243221: Based on the initial data import
Rudolph Jenny (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jenny' in the authors string.