Status:
valid
Authors:
Aubrév. & Pellegr.
Source:
tro
Year:
1961
Citation Micro:
Fl. Gabon i. 88 (1961), sine descr. lat.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001226478
Common Names
- Kouloung's Englerophytum
- Englerophytum kouloungense
- Kouloung's Englerophytum
Description
Englerophytum kouloungense (also called Kouloung Englerophytum, among many other common names) is a species of tree in the Sapotaceae family. It is native to China, and is found in moist habitats such as forests and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Englerophytum kouloungense is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: Englerophytum kouloungense has small, yellowish-green flowers. Seed: The seed of Englerophytum kouloungense is small and round. Seedlings: The seedlings of Englerophytum kouloungense are small and have a single leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Englerophytum kouloungense is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soils. It is best to sow the seeds in the spring or autumn and keep the soil moist until germination occurs. Once established, it requires little maintenance.
Where to Find Englerophytum kouloungense
Englerophytum kouloungense is native to tropical regions of Central and South America.
Englerophytum kouloungense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Englerophytum kouloungense?
Englerophytum kouloungense
What is the natural habitat of Englerophytum kouloungense?
It is found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.
What is the distribution of Englerophytum kouloungense?
It is native to Cameroon.
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,