Englerophytum stelechantha - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
stelechantha
ID:
949776
Status:
valid
Authors:
K.Krause
Source:
wcs
Year:
1914
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 50(Suppl.): 344 (1914)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000949114
Common Names
- Englerophytum stelechantha
- Stelechantha Englerophytum
- Englerophytum Stelechantha
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Englerophytum stelechantha (also called Stelechanth 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 stelechantha 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 stelechantha has white flowers with yellowish-green stripes. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are small and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Englerophytum stelechantha 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 stelechantha
Englerophytum stelechantha 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-67449: Based on the initial data import
Kurt Krause (1883-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Krause' in the authors string.