Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fagales
Species:
serrata
ID:
668611

Status:
valid

Authors:
Blume

Source:
cmp

Year:
1829

Citation Micro:
Fl. Javae : t. 2 (1829)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000667943

Common Names

  • Engelhardia serrata
  • Serrata Engelhardia
  • Serrata Walnut

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Synonyms

  • Engelhardia nudiflora Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Engelhardia nudiflora crenata Hook.f. ex Gamble [unknown]
  • Engelhardia palembanica Miq. [unknown]
  • Engelhardia parvifolia C.DC. [unknown]
  • Engelhardia permicrophylla Elmer [unknown]
  • Engelhardia serrata crenata (Hook.f. ex Gamble) W.E.Manning [unknown]
  • Engelhardia serrata nudiflora (Hook.f.) W.E.Manning [unknown]
  • Engelhardia serrata parvifolia (C.DC.) W.E.Manning [unknown]
  • Engelhardia nudiflora Hook.f. [unknown]

Description

Engelhardia serrata (also called Serrate Engelhardia, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Juglandaceae family. It is found in the Amazonian region of Peru and Ecuador, and grows in tropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Engelhardia serrata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has attractive foliage and produces white flowers in spring. It is also used for erosion control and as a windbreak.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Engelhardia serrata var. cambodiana W.E.Manning
Engelhardia serrata var. serrata

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Engelhardia serrata is white in color and has a bell-shaped structure. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Engelhardia serrata 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 serrata

Engelhardia serrata can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Engelhardia serrata FAQ

What are the growing requirements of Engelhardia serrata?

Engelhardia serrata requires well-drained soil, full sun, and regular watering.

What type of climate does Engelhardia serrata prefer?

Engelhardia serrata prefers a warm, humid climate.

How often should Engelhardia serrata be fertilized?

Engelhardia serrata should be fertilized every two to three months.

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,

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