Englerophytum natalense - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
natalense
ID:
949772
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Sond.) T.D.Penn.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1991
Citation Micro:
Gen. Sapotac. : 252 (1991)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000949110
Common Names
- Englerophytum natalense
- Natalense Englerophytum
- Englerophytum Natalense
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Englerophytum natalense (also called Natal Englerophytum, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 5 meters tall. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, and is found in rainforests, woodlands, and open forests. It has leathery, oblong leaves and white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Englerophytum natalense is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, pain, and inflammation. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower in floral arrangements.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Englerophytum natalense has small yellow flowers with a dark centre. The flowers have a sweet scent. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Englerophytum natalense can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. The plant should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer every two weeks. Pruning should be done in the spring to encourage new growth.
Where to Find Englerophytum natalense
Englerophytum natalense can be found in South Africa.
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-67444: Based on the initial data import
Otto Wilhelm Sonder (1812-1881): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sond.' in the authors string.
Terence Dale Pennington (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.D.Penn.' in the authors string.