Engelhardia mersingensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mersingensis
ID:
668591
Status:
valid
Authors:
E.J.F.Campb.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1993
Citation Micro:
Sandakania 3: 8 (1993)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000667923
Common Names
- Engelhardia mersingensis
- Mersing Engelhardia
- Mersing Walnut
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Engelhardia mersingensis (also called Mersing Engelhardia, among many other common names) is a small evergreen tree that grows up to 10 m tall. It is native to Malaysia and is found in tropical and subtropical forests. It has leathery leaves and small, yellow-green flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Engelhardia mersingensis 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 mersingensis has white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, dark brown, and globular. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of opposite leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Engelhardia mersingensis 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 mersingensis
Engelhardia mersingensis can be found in India, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam.
Engelhardia mersingensis FAQ
What are the growing requirements of Engelhardia mersingensis?
Engelhardia mersingensis requires well-drained soil, full sun, and regular watering.
What type of climate does Engelhardia mersingensis prefer?
Engelhardia mersingensis prefers a warm, humid climate.
How often should Engelhardia mersingensis be fertilized?
Engelhardia mersingensis should be fertilized every two to three months.
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
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2789161: Based on the initial data import
Elaine Jean Foulds Campbell (b.1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.J.F.Campb.' in the authors string.