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
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.
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 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,