Family: Lamiaceae
Author: L.
Bibliography: Sp. Pl.: 637 (1753)
Year: 1753
Status: accepted
Rank: species
Genus: Volkameria
Vegetable: False
Observations: Trop. & Subtrop. Asia to W. Pacific
Description
Embrert, scientifically known as Volkameria inermis, is a fascinating plant species that belongs to the Lamiaceae family. This plant has a rich historical background, first officially described by the renowned botanist Carl Linnaeus in 1753 in his seminal work “Species Plantarum” (Sp. Pl.: 637).
Embrert thrives in tropical and subtropical regions, extending its natural habitat from Asia to the western Pacific. This broad geographic distribution highlights the plant’s adaptability and resilience in various environmental conditions.
The Volkameria inermis exhibits distinctive botanical features typical of the Lamiaceae family. Its foliage and flowers contribute to both its ecological role and ornamental value. The plant’s morphological characteristics, such as leaf shape, flower structure, and growth pattern, play a significant part in its identification and classification within the diverse mint family.
Ecologically, Embrert is an important component of its native ecosystems. It engages in numerous interactions with local wildlife, offering food and shelter to various insects and birds. The plant’s adaptability to different climates also makes it a subject of interest for horticulturalists and botanists.
In summary, Volkameria inermis, or Embrert, is a notable species with a vast natural habitat spanning from tropical and subtropical Asia to the western Pacific. Its historical documentation by Linnaeus and its membership in the extensive Lamiaceae family mark it as a plant of significant botanical interest.
Common Names
Eng: embrert
En: Embrert, အယောပ်၊ တၞံ, Garden quinine, Sorcerers Bush, Wild Jasmine
Bn: বনজুঁই
Zh: Ku lang shu, 白花苦林盤, 苦林盤
Ja: Ibota-kusagi
Ml: പുഴമുല്ല
Or: ଫୁଲଝଲି
Sv: Volkameria inermis
Zh-tw: 苦林盤
Ta: சங்கம் குப்பி
Th: สำมะงา
Vi: Trùm gọng
Synonyms
- Clerodendrum javanicum (Spreng.)
- Clerodendrum inerme var. macrocarpum ((Wall. ex C.B.Clarke) Moldenke)
- Volkameria commersonii (Poir.)
- Clerodendrum neriifolium var. macrocarpum (Wall. ex C.B.Clarke)
- Volkameria buxifolia (Willd.)
- Volkameria neriifolia (Roxb.)
- Ovieda ovalifolia (A.Juss.)
- Catesbaea javanica (Osbeck)
- Clerodendrum inerme f. parvifolium (Moldenke)
- Clerodendrum coromandelianum (Spreng.)
- Vitex pinnata f. anomala (Moldenke)
- Clerodendrum inerme var. neriifolium (Kurz)
- Clerodendrum inerme ((L.) Gaertn.)
- Ovieda inermis ((L.) Burm.f.)
- Clerodendrum neriifolium ((Roxb.) Wall. ex Steud.)
- Clerodendrum inerme var. oceanicum (A.Gray)
- Clerodendrum buxifolium ((Willd.) Spreng.)
- Clerodendrum commersonii ((Poir.) Spreng.)
- Clerodendrum emarginatum (Briq.)
- Clerodendrum capsulare (Blanco)
Distribution
- Andaman Is. (native)
- Bangladesh (native)
- Bismarck Archipelago (native)
- Borneo (native)
- Cambodia (native)
- Caroline Is. (native)
- China Southeast (native)
- Fiji (native)
- Gilbert Is. (native)
- India (native)
- Japan (native)
- Jawa (native)
- Laccadive Is. (native)
- Lesser Sunda Is. (native)
- Malaya (native)
- Maldives (native)
- Maluku (native)
- Marianas (native)
- Marshall Is. (native)
- Myanmar (native)
- Nansei-shoto (native)
- Nauru (native)
- New Caledonia (native)
- New Guinea (native)
- New South Wales (native)
- Nicobar Is. (native)
- Niue (native)
- Northern Territory (native)
- Pakistan (native)
- Philippines (native)
- Queensland (native)
- Samoa (native)
- Solomon Is. (native)
- South China Sea (native)
- Sri Lanka (native)
- Sulawesi (native)
- Sumatera (native)
- Taiwan (native)
- Thailand (native)
- Tonga (native)
- Tuvalu (native)
- Vanuatu (native)
- Vietnam (native)
- Wallis-Futuna Is. (native)
- West Himalaya (native)
- Libya (introduced)
- Line Is. (introduced)
- Phoenix Is. (introduced)
- Tunisia (introduced)
Additional Images
Leaf
Taken Dec 1, 2019 by Tela Botanica − Sylvain Piry (cc-by-sa)
Taken Sep 16, 2022 by ESPOIR ANDJI (cc-by-sa)
Taken May 29, 2022 by Kaushik Kumar Mech (cc-by-sa)
Taken Dec 8, 2019 by Ash Wern (cc-by-sa)
Taken Oct 29, 2022 by Blue Bottle (cc-by-sa)
Flower
Taken Oct 25, 2020 by Lucy (cc-by-sa)
Taken May 29, 2022 by Kaushik Kumar Mech (cc-by-sa)
Taken Sep 9, 2022 by Om Prakash (cc-by-sa)
Taken Nov 21, 2021 by Kim Basas (cc-by-sa)
Taken Jun 16, 2020 by Mujahid Billah (cc-by-sa)
Habit
Taken Jan 1, 1970 by Endemia – Gildas Gateblé (cc-by-nc)
Taken Jan 1, 1970 by Endemia – Antoine Olivier (cc-by-nc)
Taken Feb 21, 2011 by Endemia – Benoît Henry (cc-by-nc)
Taken Dec 1, 2019 by Tela Botanica − Sylvain Piry (cc-by-sa)
Taken Dec 1, 2019 by Tela Botanica − Sylvain Piry (cc-by-sa)
Other
Taken Aug 22, 2021 by Manuel Hernández (cc-by-sa)
Taken Sep 19, 2022 by M. Hedayat (cc-by-sa)
Taken Sep 19, 2022 by M. Hedayat (cc-by-sa)
Bark
Taken Sep 19, 2022 by M. Hedayat (cc-by-sa)
Taken Jan 28, 2021 by Judith LE GALL (cc-by-sa)
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Sources
- WFO (No URL)
- IPNI (No URL)
- GBIF (https://www.gbif.org/species/2925354)
- POWO (http://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:866113-1)
- PlantNet (https://identify.plantnet.org/species/the-plant-list/Volkameria inermis L.)
Specifications
Growth habit>: Tree, Vine, Shrub
