Englerina cordata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cordata
ID:
668631
Status:
valid
Authors:
Polhill & Wiens
Source:
cmp
Year:
1997
Citation Micro:
Novon 7: 276 (1997)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000667963
Common Names
- Englerina cordata
- Cordata Englerina
- Cordata Walnut
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Englerina cordata (also called Cordate englerina, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Rubiaceae family. It is native to Central and South America, where it is found in moist forest habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Englerina cordata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has attractive foliage and produces yellow flowers in spring. It is also used for erosion control and as a windbreak.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Englerina cordata is white in color and has a bell-shaped structure. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Englerina cordata is a clump-forming, evergreen perennial grass. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. Propagation is by division or seed.
Where to Find Englerina cordata
Englerina cordata is native to Africa and can be found in Cameroon, Gabon, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Englerina cordata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Englerina cordata?
Englerina cordata
What is the common name of Englerina cordata?
Englerina cordata
What is the family of Englerina cordata?
Asteraceae
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-2789201: Based on the initial data import
Roger Marcus Polhill (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Polhill' in the authors string.
Delbert Wiens (b.1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wiens' in the authors string.