Status:
valid
Authors:
(De Wild.) Aubrév. & Pellegr.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1961
Citation Micro:
Notul. Syst. (Paris) 16: 253 (1961)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000949105
Common Names
- Englerophytum congolense
- Congolense Englerophytum
- Englerophytum Congolense
Description
Englerophytum congolense (also called Congo Englerophytum, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 5 meters tall. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, and is found in rainforests, woodlands, and open forests. It has leathery, oblong leaves and white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Englerophytum congolense is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, pain, and inflammation. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower in floral arrangements.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Englerophytum congolense has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow stamens. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Englerophytum congolense can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. The plant should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer every two weeks. Pruning should be done in the spring to encourage new growth.
Where to Find Englerophytum congolense
Englerophytum congolense can be found in Central and West Africa.
Species in the Englerophytum genus
Englerophytum iturense,
Englerophytum congolense,
Englerophytum magalismontanum,
Englerophytum natalense,
Englerophytum oblanceolatum,
Englerophytum oubanguiense,
Englerophytum somiferanum,
Englerophytum stelechantha,
Englerophytum letestui,
Englerophytum kouloungense,
Englerophytum paludosum,
Englerophytum gigantifolium,
Englerophytum libenii,
Englerophytum sylverianum,
Englerophytum ferrugineum,
Englerophytum koulamoutouense,
Englerophytum laurentii,
Englerophytum longepedicellatum,
Englerophytum mayumbense,
Englerophytum rwandense,
Species in the Sapotaceae family
Afrosersalisia rwandensis,
Amorphospermum antilogum,
Argania spinosa,
Aubregrinia taiensis,
Aulandra beccarii,
Aulandra cauliflora,
Aulandra longifolia,
Autranella congolensis,
Baillonella toxisperma,
Beccariella balansana,
Beccariella crebrifolia,
Beccariella lasiantha,
Beccariella novocaledonica,
Beccariella xerocarpa,
Beccariella brownlessiana,
Boerlagella spectabilis,
Breviea sericea,
Burckella banikiensis,
Burckella erythrophylla,
Burckella fijiensis,
Burckella hillii,
Burckella macropoda,
Burckella magusum,
Burckella obovata,
Burckella parvifolia,
Burckella polymera,
Burckella poolei,
Burckella richii,
Burckella sorei,
Burckella thurstonii,
Capurodendron androyense,
Capurodendron ankaranense,
Capurodendron antongiliense,
Capurodendron apollonioides,
Capurodendron bakeri,
Capurodendron costatum,
Capurodendron delphinense,
Capurodendron gracilifolium,
Capurodendron greveanum,
Capurodendron ludiifolium,
Capurodendron madagascariense,
Capurodendron mandrarense,
Capurodendron microphyllum,
Capurodendron nodosum,
Capurodendron perrieri,
Capurodendron pervillei,
Capurodendron pseudoterminalia,
Capurodendron rubrocostatum,
Capurodendron rufescens,
Capurodendron sakalavum,