Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
gabonensis
ID:
948589

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.J.Cribb & Laan

Source:
wcs

Year:
1989

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 44: 479 (1989)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000947927



Common Names

  • Eggelingia gabonensis
  • Gabonensis Eggelingia
  • Gabonensis Eggelingie


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Description

Eggelingia gabonensis (also called Gabon Eggelingia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Apocynaceae family. It is a shrub or small tree, growing up to 5 m tall. It is native to Panama and Colombia, where it is found in wet forests, often near streams.

Uses & Benefits

Eggelingia gabonensis is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a windbreak. It is also used in traditional medicine and as a source of timber.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Eggelingia gabonensis is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, circular seed. The seedlings are thin, green, and have two small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eggelingia gabonensis is a shrub or small tree native to the Caribbean and Central and South America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and treated with a rooting hormone before planting in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Eggelingia gabonensis

Eggelingia gabonensis can be found in the tropical regions of Central and South America.

Species in the Orchidaceae family

Aa fiebrigii, Aa hartwegii, Aa hieronymi, Aa leucantha, Aa lorentzii, Aa macra, Aa achalensis, Aa maderoi, Aa mandonii, Aa matthewsii, Aa microtidis, Aa paleacea, Aa argyrolepis, Aa riobambae, Aa rosei, Aa schickendanzii, Aa sphaeroglossa, Aa trilobulata, Aa weddelliana, Aa aurantiaca, Aa calceata, Aa colombiana, Aa denticulata, Aa erosa, Aa figueroi, Aa lozanoi, Aa lehmannii, Acampe carinata, Acampe cephalotes, Acampe ochracea, Acampe pachyglossa, Acampe praemorsa, Acampe joiceyana, Acampe hulae, Acanthophippium bicolor, Acanthophippium chrysoglossum, Acanthophippium curtisii, Acanthophippium eburneum, Acanthophippium gougahense, Acanthophippium javanicum, Acanthophippium lilacinum, Acanthophippium mantinianum, Acanthophippium parviflorum, Acanthophippium pictum, Acanthophippium splendidum, Acanthophippium striatum, Acanthophippium sylhetense, Acanthophippium curtisii, Achlydosa glandulosa, Acianthera aculeata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-66275: Based on the initial data import
Phillip James Cribb (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.J.Cribb' in the authors string.
Frank M. van der Laan (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Laan' in the authors string.