Englerophytum somiferanum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
somiferanum
ID:
949775
Status:
valid
Authors:
Aubrév.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1967
Citation Micro:
Adansonia , n.s., 7: 25 (1967)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000949113
Common Names
- Englerophytum somiferanum
- Somiferanum Englerophytum
- Englerophytum Somiferanum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Englerophytum somiferanum (also called Somiferous 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 somiferanum is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, malaria, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Englerophytum somiferanum has small white flowers with a yellow 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 somiferanum is a shrub that grows up to 3 m in height. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and cuttings should be taken from mature plants.
Where to Find Englerophytum somiferanum
Englerophytum somiferanum can be found in Southeast Asia and the Indian Subcontinent.
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-67448: Based on the initial data import
André Aubréville (1897-1982): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Aubrév.' in the authors string.