Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Species:
gigantifolium
ID:
1335190

Status:
valid

Authors:
O.Lachenaud & L.Gaut.

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Candollea 71: 293 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001347644



Common Names

  • Englerophytum Gigantifolium
  • Giant-Leaved Englerophytum
  • Giant-Leaved Wild Coffee


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Description

Englerophytum gigantifolium (also called Giant-leaved Englerophytum, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with a woody stem. It is native to Africa. It is found in open woodlands and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Englerophytum gigantifolium is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant, with its leaves and petals being used to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Englerophytum gigantifolium is a small, white, star-shaped bloom with five petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, green and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Englerophytum gigantifolium is a shrub native to South Africa. It is best grown in a well-drained, sandy soil in full sun. It prefers temperatures between 50-75°F and should be watered regularly. Propagation is done through cuttings or by seed.

Where to Find Englerophytum gigantifolium

Englerophytum gigantifolium can be found in Madagascar.

Englerophytum gigantifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Englerophytum gigantifolium?

Englerophytum gigantifolium

What is the common name of Englerophytum gigantifolium?

Giant-leaved Englerophytum

What is the natural habitat of Englerophytum gigantifolium?

Tropical forests

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,

References

Laurent Gautier (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.Gaut.' in the authors string.
Olivier Lachenaud (b.1986): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O.Lachenaud' in the authors string.