Englerina schlechteri - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
schlechteri
ID:
668651
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Engl.) Polhill & Wiens
Source:
cmp
Year:
1992
Citation Micro:
Énum. Pl. Fleurs Afr. Trop. 2: 167 (1992)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000667983
Common Names
- Englerina schlechteri
- Schlechteri Englerina
- Englerina-Schlechteri
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- Loranthus schlechteri Engl. [unknown]
- Tapinanthus schlechteri (Engl.) Danser [unknown]
Description
Englerina schlechteri (also called Schlechter's 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 schlechteri is used as a medicinal plant for treating fever, headaches, and other ailments. It is also used in traditional ceremonies and rituals.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Englerina schlechteri has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and oval in shape. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Englerina schlechteri 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 schlechteri
Englerina schlechteri is native to the tropical rainforests of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Englerina schlechteri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Englerina schlechteri?
Englerina schlechteri
What is the family of Englerina schlechteri?
Acanthaceae
What is the common name of Englerina schlechteri?
Schlechter's Acanthus
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-2789221: Based on the initial data import
Adolf Engler (1844-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engl.' in the authors string.
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.