Englerina collinsii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
collinsii
ID:
509822
Status:
valid
Authors:
Polhill & Q.Luke
Source:
cmp
Year:
2008
Citation Micro:
J. E. Afr. Nat. Hist. 97: 103 (2008)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000509154
Common Names
- Englerina collinsii
- Collins' Englerina
- Collins' Violet
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Englerina collinsii (also called Collins' Englerina, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that is native to Africa. It has small white flowers and grows in dry, rocky soils and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Englerina collinsii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and rockeries. It is also used as a ground cover in shady areas.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Englerina collinsii has small, white flowers with yellow anthers, and its fruits are small, dry capsules containing small, winged seeds. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and a pair of opposite, simple leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Englerina collinsii can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-draining soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a mix of sand and peat moss. The plants should be kept in a warm, humid environment and should be watered regularly.
Where to Find Englerina collinsii
Englerina collinsii is native to Africa and can be found in rocky areas, grasslands, and woodlands.
Englerina collinsii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Englerina collinsii?
Englerina collinsii
What is the family of Englerina collinsii?
Gesneriaceae
What is the common name of Englerina collinsii?
Collins' Englerina
Species in the Englerina genus
Englerina collinsii, Englerina concinna, Englerina cordata, Englerina drummondii, Englerina gabonensis, Englerina heckmanniana, Englerina holstii, Englerina inaequilatera, Englerina kagehensis, Englerina kapiriensis, Englerina kwaiensis, Englerina lecardii, Englerina longiflora, Englerina luluensis, Englerina macilenta, Englerina muerensis, Englerina ochroleuca, Englerina oedostemon, Englerina parviflora, Englerina ramulosa, Englerina schlechteri, Englerina schubotziana, Englerina subquadrangularis, Englerina swynnertonii, Englerina triplinervia, Englerina woodfordioides,
Species in the Loranthaceae family
Actinanthella menyharthii, Actinanthella wyliei, Aetanthus andreanus, Aetanthus colombianus, Aetanthus coriaceus, Aetanthus dichotomus, Aetanthus engelsii, Aetanthus macranthus, Aetanthus mutisii, Aetanthus nodosus, Aetanthus ornatus, Aetanthus ovalis, Aetanthus trifolius, Aetanthus prolongatus, Aetanthus sessilifolius, Aetanthus verticillatus, Aetanthus megaphyllus, Aetanthus pascoensis, Aetanthus tachirensis, Aetanthus validus, Agelanthus atrocoronatus, Agelanthus bipartitus, Agelanthus brunneus, Agelanthus combreticola, Agelanthus copaiferae, Agelanthus crassifolius, Agelanthus deltae, Agelanthus dichrous, Agelanthus discolor, Agelanthus djurensis, Agelanthus dodonaeifolius, Agelanthus elegantulus, Agelanthus entebbensis, Agelanthus falcifolius, Agelanthus flammeus, Agelanthus fuellebornii, Agelanthus gilgii, Agelanthus glaucoviridis, Agelanthus glomeratus, Agelanthus gracilis, Agelanthus guineensis, Agelanthus henriquesii, Agelanthus heteromorphus, Agelanthus igneus, Agelanthus irangensis, Agelanthus kayseri, Agelanthus keilii, Agelanthus krausei, Agelanthus kraussianus, Agelanthus lancifolius,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2607051: Based on the initial data import
Quentin Luke (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Q.Luke' in the authors string.
Roger Marcus Polhill (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Polhill' in the authors string.