Status:
valid
Authors:
J.M.Coult. & Rose
Source:
cmp
Year:
1893
Citation Micro:
Bot. Gaz. 18: 56 (1893)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000667301
Common Names
- Enantiophylla heydeana
- Heydeana Enantiophylla
- Heydeana Enantiophylla
Description
Enantiophylla heydeana (also called Heyde's Enantiophylla, among many other common names) is a small shrub found in the tropical regions of Africa. It has long, narrow leaves and white flowers. It is typically found in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Enantiophylla heydeana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge or border plant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Enantiophylla heydeana has small, yellow-green flowers that are borne on short stalks. The seed is a small, round, black seed with a white or yellowish-white aril. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves that are initially light green in color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Enantiophylla heydeana is a low-growing, evergreen shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It is hardy to USDA Zone 8 and can tolerate temperatures down to 10°F (-12°C). It is drought tolerant once established.
Where to Find Enantiophylla heydeana
Enantiophylla heydeana is native to tropical West Africa, from Guinea to Gabon.
Enantiophylla heydeana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Enantiophylla heydeana?
Enantiophylla heydeana
What are the common names of Enantiophylla heydeana?
African ebony, African walnut, and African mahogany
What is the natural habitat of Enantiophylla heydeana?
It is found in tropical rainforests of West and Central Africa
Species in the Enantiophylla genus
Species in the Apiaceae family
Aciphylla anomala,
Aciphylla aurea,
Aciphylla cartilaginea,
Aciphylla colensoi,
Aciphylla congesta,
Aciphylla crenulata,
Aciphylla crosby-smithii,
Aciphylla cuthbertiana,
Aciphylla dieffenbachii,
Aciphylla dissecta,
Aciphylla divisa,
Aciphylla dobsonii,
Aciphylla ferox,
Aciphylla flexuosa,
Aciphylla glacialis,
Aciphylla glaucescens,
Aciphylla gracilis,
Aciphylla hectori,
Aciphylla hookeri,
Aciphylla horrida,
Aciphylla indurata,
Aciphylla inermis,
Aciphylla kirkii,
Aciphylla latibracteata,
Aciphylla lecomtei,
Aciphylla leighii,
Aciphylla lyallii,
Aciphylla monroi,
Aciphylla montana,
Aciphylla multisecta,
Aciphylla pinnatifida,
Aciphylla polita,
Aciphylla poppelwellii,
Aciphylla scott-thomsonii,
Aciphylla similis,
Aciphylla simplex,
Aciphylla simplicifolia,
Aciphylla spedeni,
Aciphylla squarrosa,
Aciphylla stannensis,
Aciphylla subflabellata,
Aciphylla takahea,
Aciphylla traillii,
Aciphylla traversii,
Aciphylla trifoliolata,
Aciphylla verticillata,
Acronema alpinum,
Acronema astrantiifolium,
Acronema brevipedicellatum,
Acronema bryophilum,