Englerodendron gabunense - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gabunense
ID:
1035063
Status:
valid
Authors:
(J.Léonard) Breteler
Source:
tro
Year:
2006
Citation Micro:
Adansonia, sér. 3, 28: 109 (2006)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001034401
Common Names
- Englerodendron gabunense
- Gabunense Englerodendron
- Gabunense Englerodendron Plant
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Englerodendron gabunense (also called Gabon Englerodendron, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Fabaceae family. It is native to Gabon. It grows in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests and dry deciduous forests.
Uses & Benefits
Englerodendron gabunense is used as an ornamental plant for landscaping and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Englerodendron gabunense are small and yellow, with four petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are dark green with a white stem.
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Englerodendron gabunense can be propagated by seed. Plant the seeds in a well-draining soil mix, and keep the soil moist but not soggy. The seeds should germinate in about two weeks. Englerodendron gabunense can also be propagated by division. Divide the plant in the spring or fall, and replant the divisions in well-draining soil. Keep the soil moist and the plant in a sunny location.
Where to Find Englerodendron gabunense
Englerodendron gabunense is native to Africa and can be found in areas with moist soils.
Species in the Englerodendron genus
Englerodendron usambarense, Englerodendron conchyliophorum, Englerodendron korupense, Englerodendron gabunense, Englerodendron brachyrhachis, Englerodendron explicans, Englerodendron graciliflorum, Englerodendron hallei, Englerodendron isopetalum, Englerodendron lebrunii, Englerodendron leptorrhachis, Englerodendron mengei, Englerodendron nigericum, Englerodendron obanense, Englerodendron triplisomere, Englerodendron vignei, Englerodendron sargosii, Englerodendron libassum,
Species in the Fabaceae family
References
Franciscus Jozef Breteler (b.1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Breteler' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Englerodendron gabunense (J.Léonard) Breteler: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.