Engelhardia roxburghiana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
roxburghiana
ID:
668607
Status:
valid
Authors:
Lindl.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1831
Citation Micro:
Pl. Asiat. Rar. 2: 85 1831
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000667939
Common Names
- Engelhardia roxburghiana
- Roxburghiana Engelhardia
- Roxburghiana Walnut
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- Engelhardia fenzlii Merr. [unknown]
- Engelhardia roxburghiana brevialata W.E.Manning [unknown]
- Engelhardia spicata formosana Hayata [unknown]
- Engelhardia wallichiana Lindl. [unknown]
- Engelhardia wallichiana chrysolepis (Hance) C.DC. [unknown]
Description
Engelhardia roxburghiana (also called Roxburgh's Engelhardia, among many other common names) is a small evergreen tree that grows up to 10 m tall. It is native to India and is found in tropical and subtropical forests. It has leathery leaves and small, yellow-green flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Engelhardia roxburghiana 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 roxburghiana 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.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Engelhardia roxburghiana can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in the spring and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil. It is best to keep the cuttings in a shady area until they have rooted.
Where to Find Engelhardia roxburghiana
Engelhardia roxburghiana can be found in India, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam.
Engelhardia roxburghiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Engelhardia roxburghiana?
Engelhardia roxburghiana
What is the family of Engelhardia roxburghiana?
Juglandaceae
Where is Engelhardia roxburghiana native to?
India, China, and Southeast Asia
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-2789177: Based on the initial data import
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.