Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
englerianus
ID:
934071

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mildbr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1924

Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 8: 706 (1924)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000933409

Common Names

  • Ctenolophon englerianus
  • Ctenolophon Englerianus
  • Ctenolophon Englerianus

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Description

Ctenolophon englerianus (also called the Engler's Ctenolophon, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree found in tropical Africa. It has alternate, simple leaves and white flowers. The fruits are drupes and the bark is smooth and gray. It grows in moist, shady habitats, such as rainforest.

Uses & Benefits

Ctenolophon englerianus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ctenolophon englerianus is yellow in color with a tubular shape. The seed is small and round with a dark brown color. The seedlings are small and thin with a yellowish-green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ctenolophon englerianus is a shrub that can be grown from seeds or cuttings. It prefers a sunny location and well-drained soil. It can be propagated from cuttings taken in spring or summer. The cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and should be rooted in a moist medium such as sand or perlite.

Where to Find Ctenolophon englerianus

Ctenolophon englerianus is native to Africa and can be found in Cameroon, Gabon, and the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Species in the Ctenolophon genus

Species in the Ctenolophonaceae family