Englerophytum rwandense - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rwandense
ID:
1415388
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Troupin)
Source:
wcvp
Year:
Citation Micro:
ined.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001427853
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Englerophytum rwandense (also called Rwandan 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 8 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 rwandense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used for medicinal purposes such as treating fever, skin diseases, and stomach ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Englerophytum rwandense 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.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Englerophytum rwandense 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 rwandense
Englerophytum rwandense can be found in Central Africa, including Rwanda, Uganda, and Burundi.
Englerophytum rwandense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Englerophytum rwandense?
Englerophytum rwandense
What is the family of Englerophytum rwandense?
Asteraceae
What is the habitat of Englerophytum rwandense?
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,
References
Georges M.D.J. Troupin (b.1923): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Troupin' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77177085-1: Based on the initial data import