Engelhardia apoensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
apoensis
ID:
668577
Status:
valid
Authors:
Elmer ex Nagel
Source:
cmp
Year:
1914
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 50: 477 (1914)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000667909
Common Names
- Engelhardia apoensis
- Apo Engelhardia
- Apo Ironwood
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Engelhardia apoensis (also called Apo Engelhardia, among many other common names) is a small evergreen tree that grows up to 10 m tall. It is native to the Philippines and is found in tropical and subtropical forests. It has leathery leaves and small, yellow-green flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Engelhardia apoensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine for treating digestive problems, fever, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Engelhardia apoensis is small and yellow, with six petals. The seed is a small, black, oblong shape. The seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Engelhardia apoensis is a clump-forming, evergreen perennial grass. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. Propagation is by division or seed.
Where to Find Engelhardia apoensis
Engelhardia apoensis can be found in India, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam.
Engelhardia apoensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Engelhardia apoensis?
Engelhardia apoensis
What is the family of Engelhardia apoensis?
Juglandaceae
What is the common name of Engelhardia apoensis?
Walnut
Species in the Engelhardia genus
Engelhardia roxburghiana, Engelhardia apoensis, Engelhardia apoensis, Engelhardia danumensis, Engelhardia hainanensis, Engelhardia kinabaluensis, Engelhardia mendalomensis, Engelhardia mersingensis, Engelhardia mollis, Engelhardia rigida, Engelhardia roxburghiana, Engelhardia serrata, Engelhardia spicata, Engelhardia unijuga,
Species in the Juglandaceae family
Alfaroa costaricensis, Alfaroa guanacastensis, Alfaroa guatemalensis, Alfaroa hondurensis, Alfaroa manningii, Alfaroa mexicana, Alfaroa williamsii, Carya alba, Carya aquatica, Carya brownii, Carya cathayensis, Carya collina, Carya cordiformis, Carya demareei, Carya dunbarii, Carya floridana, Carya glabra, Carya hunanensis, Carya illinoinensis, Carya kweichowensis, Carya laciniosa, Carya laneyi, Carya lecontei, Carya ludoviciana, Carya myristiciformis, Carya nussbaumeri, Carya ovata, Carya pallida, Carya palmeri, Carya poilanei, Carya schneckii, Carya sinensis, Carya texana, Carya tonkinensis, Cyclocarya paliurus, Engelhardia roxburghiana, Engelhardia apoensis, Engelhardia apoensis, Engelhardia danumensis, Engelhardia hainanensis, Engelhardia kinabaluensis, Engelhardia mendalomensis, Engelhardia mersingensis, Engelhardia mollis, Engelhardia rigida, Engelhardia roxburghiana, Engelhardia serrata, Engelhardia spicata, Engelhardia unijuga, Juglans avellana,
References
Adolph Daniel Edward Elmer (1870-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Elmer' in the authors string.
Karl Nagel (1880-1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nagel' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:1009205-1: Based on the initial data import