Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
plumosa
ID:
1058364

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss. & Balansa

Source:
tro

Year:
1859

Citation Micro:
P.E.Boissier, Diagn. Pl. Orient., ser. 2, 6: 59 (1859)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001057702

Common Names

  • Plumosa Ebenus
  • Plumosa Ebenus
  • Plumosa Ebenus

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Description

Ebenus plumosa (also called Plumose Ebony, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Fabaceae family. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in a variety of habitats, including moist forests, woodlands, and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Ebenus plumosa is used for its ornamental value and for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever and inflammation.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Ebenus plumosa sub. speciosa (Hub.-Mor.) Ponert
Ebenus plumosa sub. plumosa

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ebenus plumosa has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ebenus plumosa is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 3 m tall. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a sandy soil mix.

Where to Find Ebenus plumosa

Ebenus plumosa can be found in the Mediterranean region of Europe.

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
Benjamin Balansa (1825-1891): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Balansa' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:493637-1: Based on the initial data import