Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Genus:
Species:
swynnertonii
ID:
668654

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Sprague) Polhill & Wiens

Source:
cmp

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Énum. Pl. Fleurs Afr. Trop. 2: 167 (1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000667986



Common Names

  • Englerina swynnertonii
  • Swynnertonii Englerina
  • Englerina-Swynnertonii


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Description

Englerina swynnertonii (also called Swynnerton'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 swynnertonii 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 swynnertonii 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Englerina swynnertonii is a perennial herb that grows in moist, shady areas. It is propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Division should be done in spring or early summer. The divisions should be planted in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until established.

Where to Find Englerina swynnertonii

Englerina swynnertonii is native to the tropical rainforests of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Englerina swynnertonii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Englerina swynnertonii?

Englerina swynnertonii

What is the family of Englerina swynnertonii?

Acanthaceae

What is the common name of Englerina swynnertonii?

Swynnerton's Acanthus

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-2789224: Based on the initial data import
Thomas Archibald Sprague (1877-1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sprague' 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.