Status:
valid
Authors:
P.Y.Chen
Source:
cmp
Year:
1981
Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 19: 251 (1981)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000667918
Common Names
- Engelhardia hainanensis
- Hainan Engelhardia
- Hainan Walnut
Description
Engelhardia hainanensis (also called Hainan Engelhardia, among many other common names) is a small evergreen tree that grows up to 10 m tall. It is native to China and is found in tropical and subtropical forests. It has leathery leaves and small, yellow-green flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Engelhardia hainanensis 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
Engelhardia hainanensis has yellow flowers with red anthers. The seeds are small, dark brown, and globular. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of opposite leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Engelhardia hainanensis 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 hainanensis
Engelhardia hainanensis can be found in India, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam.
Engelhardia hainanensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Engelhardia hainanensis?
Engelhardia hainanensis
What is the family of Engelhardia hainanensis?
Juglandaceae
What is the common name of Engelhardia hainanensis?
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,