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
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.
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 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,