Status:
valid
                
                
                    
Authors:
(De Wild.) L.Gaut.
                
                
                    
Source:
wcvp
                
                
                    
Year:
2019
                
                
                    
Citation Micro:
Edinburgh J. Bot. 76(2): 263. 2019
                
                
                    
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001427849
                
             
            
            
                
                
                
            
            
            
                                    
                        Common Names
                        
                        - Englerophytum laurentii
 - Laurentii englerophytum
 - Laurentii grass
                         
                     
                                
                
                    
                    
                    
                
                
                
                
                                                    
                        Description
                        
                            Englerophytum laurentii (also called Laurent's Englerophytum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 5 meters in height. It is native to tropical Africa, from Sierra Leone to Angola, and is found in lowland rainforests and secondary forests.                        
                     
                                
                                    
                        Uses & Benefits
                        
                            Englerophytum laurentii is a species of tree that is used as an ornamental tree in gardens and landscaping. It has a spreading habit and is drought tolerant, making it a popular choice for low-maintenance gardens. It also provides food and shelter for wildlife.                        
                     
                                
                                    
                        
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
                        Englerophytum laurentii var.  laurentii 
Englerophytum laurentii var.  lundense (Cavaco) L.Gaut.
                    
                                                    
                        Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
                        
                            Englerophytum laurentii has small, yellow flowers with four petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are brown and oval in shape. The seedlings are small and have two cotyledons.                        
                     
                                
                
                
                                    
                        Cultivation and Propagation
                        
                            Englerophytum laurentii is an evergreen shrub that grows best in full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant and prefers well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.                        
                     
                                                    
                        Where to Find Englerophytum laurentii
                        
                            Englerophytum laurentii can be found in Central Africa, including Cameroon, Gabon, and Congo.                        
                     
                
                                    
                        Englerophytum laurentii FAQ
                        
                            What is the scientific name of Englerophytum laurentii?
Englerophytum laurentii
What is the family of Englerophytum laurentii?
Asteraceae
What is the habitat of Englerophytum laurentii?
Dry grasslands and scrublands
                          
                     
                
                                    
                        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,