Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Species:
letestui
ID:
1224692

Status:
valid

Authors:
Aubrév. & Pellegr.

Source:
tro

Year:
1961

Citation Micro:
Notul. Syst. (Paris) 16: 255, sine descr. lat. 1961

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001224030

Common Names

  • Letestui Englerophytum
  • Englerophytum Letestui
  • Letestui's Englerophytum

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Description

Englerophytum letestui (also called 'Letestui', among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to the tropical regions of Africa. It has a creeping habit and grows up to 10 cm in height. Its leaves are ovate-lanceolate and its flowers are yellow in color. It is found in moist and shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Englerophytum letestui is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Englerophytum letestui is small and white, with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Englerophytum letestui can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, sunny area.

Where to Find Englerophytum letestui

Englerophytum letestui is native to tropical regions of India, China, and Southeast Asia.

Englerophytum letestui FAQ

What is the scientific name of Englerophytum letestui?

Englerophytum letestui

What is the family of Englerophytum letestui?

Fabaceae

What is the common name of Englerophytum letestui?

Letestui Englerophytum

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

IPNI record: 786803-1: Originally associated with wfo-0001429033
André Aubréville (1897-1982): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Aubrév.' in the authors string.
François Pellegrin (1881-1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pellegr.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:786803-1: Based on the initial data import