Status:
valid
Authors:
Briq.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1894
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 19: 189 (1894)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000832383
Common Names
- Engleri Aeollanthus
- Engleri's Aeollanthus
- Engleri's Water-milfoil
Description
Aeollanthus engleri (also called Engler's Aeonium, among many other common names) is a succulent plant that grows up to 1 m tall. It has a rosette of fleshy leaves and small, yellow flowers. This species is native to the Canary Islands, and is found in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Aeollanthus engleri is used as an ornamental tree in landscaping and for timber and firewood.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Aeollanthus engleri has small, white, five-lobed flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Aeollanthus engleri is an evergreen shrub that can reach heights of up to 2m. It is native to China and Japan. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and partial shade. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. It can also be propagated by cuttings taken in late summer or early autumn.
Where to Find Aeollanthus engleri
Aeollanthus engleri can be found in the western United States, from California to Washington.
Aeollanthus engleri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aeollanthus engleri?
Aeollanthus engleri
What is the common name of Aeollanthus engleri?
Engler's Aeollanthus
What is the natural habitat of Aeollanthus engleri?
It is native to tropical Africa
Species in the Aeollanthus genus
Aeollanthus haumannii,
Aeollanthus rydingianus,
Aeollanthus abyssinicus,
Aeollanthus alternatus,
Aeollanthus ambustus,
Aeollanthus angolensis,
Aeollanthus angustifolius,
Aeollanthus breviflorus,
Aeollanthus buchnerianus,
Aeollanthus candelabrum,
Aeollanthus caudatus,
Aeollanthus cucullatus,
Aeollanthus densiflorus,
Aeollanthus elsholtzioides,
Aeollanthus engleri,
Aeollanthus fruticosus,
Aeollanthus holstii,
Aeollanthus homblei,
Aeollanthus lisowskii,
Aeollanthus lobatus,
Aeollanthus myrianthus,
Aeollanthus namibiensis,
Aeollanthus neglectus,
Aeollanthus paradoxus,
Aeollanthus parvifolius,
Aeollanthus petiolatus,
Aeollanthus pinnatifidus,
Aeollanthus plicatus,
Aeollanthus pubescens,
Aeollanthus rehmannii,
Aeollanthus repens,
Aeollanthus rivularis,
Aeollanthus saxatilis,
Aeollanthus sedoides,
Aeollanthus serpiculoides,
Aeollanthus stuhlmannii,
Aeollanthus suaveolens,
Aeollanthus subacaulis,
Aeollanthus subintegrus,
Aeollanthus trifidus,
Aeollanthus tuberosus,
Aeollanthus ukamensis,
Aeollanthus viscosus,
Aeollanthus zanzibaricus,
Species in the Lamiaceae family
Acanthomintha duttonii,
Acanthomintha ilicifolia,
Acanthomintha lanceolata,
Acanthomintha obovata,
Acanthoprasium frutescens,
Acanthoprasium integrifolium,
Achyrospermum aethiopicum,
Achyrospermum africanum,
Achyrospermum axillare,
Achyrospermum carvalhoi,
Achyrospermum ciliatum,
Achyrospermum cryptanthum,
Achyrospermum dasytrichum,
Achyrospermum densiflorum,
Achyrospermum erythobotrys,
Achyrospermum fruticosum,
Achyrospermum laterale,
Achyrospermum micranthum,
Achyrospermum mildbraedii,
Achyrospermum oblongifolium,
Achyrospermum parviflorum,
Achyrospermum purpureum,
Achyrospermum schimperi,
Achyrospermum schlechteri,
Achyrospermum seychellarum,
Achyrospermum tisserantii,
Achyrospermum urens,
Achyrospermum wallichianum,
Achyrospermum scandens,
Acinos alpinus,
Acrotome angustifolia,
Acrotome fleckii,
Acrotome hispida,
Acrotome inflata,
Acrotome mozambiquensis,
Acrotome pallescens,
Acrotome tenuis,
Acrotome thorncroftii,
Acrymia ajugiflora,
Aegiphila aracaensis,
Aegiphila hystricina,
Aegiphila aculeifera,
Aegiphila alba,
Aegiphila anomala,
Aegiphila arcta,
Aegiphila australis,
Aegiphila bogotensis,
Aegiphila boliviana,
Aegiphila brachiata,
Aegiphila bracteolosa,