Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Species:
ancashensis
ID:
1320084

Status:
valid

Authors:
Al-Shehbaz, A.Cano & Trinidad

Source:
ipni

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 67: 254 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001332538

Common Names

  • Englerocharis
  • Englerocharis Ancashensis
  • Englerocharis Ancashensis

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Description

Englerocharis ancashensis (also called Ancashensis Englerocharis, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to India. It grows in moist, sandy soils and is characterized by its small, oval leaves and white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Englerocharis ancashensis is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headache, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Englerocharis ancashensis is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings of Englerocharis ancashensis are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Englerocharis ancashensis is a low-growing, evergreen, perennial shrub that can reach up to 1 m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by cuttings or by division of the rootball in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Englerocharis ancashensis

Englerocharis ancashensis is found in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Englerocharis ancashensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Englerocharis ancashensis?

Englerocharis ancashensis

What is the common name of Englerocharis ancashensis?

Ancashensis Englerocharis

What is the natural habitat of Englerocharis ancashensis?

Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests

Species in the Brassicaceae family

Abdra brachycarpa, Abdra aprica, Acuston perenne, Aethionema rhodopaeum, Aethionema alanyae, Aethionema arabicum, Aethionema armenum, Aethionema capitatum, Aethionema carlsbergii, Aethionema carneum, Aethionema cephalanthum, Aethionema cordatum, Aethionema coridifolium, Aethionema demirizii, Aethionema diastrophis, Aethionema dumanii, Aethionema edentulum, Aethionema eunomioides, Aethionema fimbriatum, Aethionema froedinii, Aethionema gileadense, Aethionema glaucinum, Aethionema grandiflorum, Aethionema heterocarpum, Aethionema heterophyllum, Aethionema huber-morathii, Aethionema karamanicum, Aethionema lepidioides, Aethionema levandowskyi, Aethionema lycium, Aethionema marashicum, Aethionema membranaceum, Aethionema munzurense, Aethionema orbiculatum, Aethionema papillosum, Aethionema retsina, Aethionema saxatile, Aethionema schistosum, Aethionema semnanensis, Aethionema speciosum, Aethionema spicatum, Aethionema stylosum, Aethionema subulatum, Aethionema syriacum, Aethionema thesiifolium, Aethionema thomasianum, Aethionema transhyrcanum, Aethionema turcicum, Aethionema umbellatum, Aethionema virgatum,

References

Ihsan Ali Al-Shehbaz (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Al-Shehbaz' in the authors string.
Asunción Cano (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Cano' in the authors string.
Huber Trinidad: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Trinidad' in the authors string.