Status:
valid
Authors:
(Engl.) Danser
Source:
cmp
Year:
1933
Citation Micro:
Verh. Kon. Akad. Wetensch., Afd. Natuurk., Sect. 2 , 29(6): 53 (1933)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000667135
Common Names
- Emelianthe panganensis
- Panganensis Emelianthe
- Panganensis Emelianthe Lily
Synonyms
- Loranthus panganensis Engl. [unknown]
Description
Emelianthe panganensis (also called Pangani Emelianthe, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is native to tropical Africa. It grows in moist forests, woodlands, and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Emelianthe panganensis is used as an insect repellent and for treating digestive disorders, skin diseases, and fever. It is also used as a tonic.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Emelianthe panganensis sub. commiphorae Wiens & Polhill
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Emelianthe panganensis is small, white and bell-shaped. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are slender and have a single cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Emelianthe panganensis is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.
Where to Find Emelianthe panganensis
Emelianthe panganensis is native to the Philippine island of Luzon.
Emelianthe panganensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Emelianthe panganensis?
Emelianthe panganensis
What is the common name of Emelianthe panganensis?
Pangan's Emelianthe
What is the natural habitat of Emelianthe panganensis?
It is found in tropical and subtropical forests in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar
Species in the Emelianthe genus
Species in the Loranthaceae family
Actinanthella menyharthii,
Actinanthella wyliei,
Aetanthus andreanus,
Aetanthus colombianus,
Aetanthus coriaceus,
Aetanthus dichotomus,
Aetanthus engelsii,
Aetanthus macranthus,
Aetanthus mutisii,
Aetanthus nodosus,
Aetanthus ornatus,
Aetanthus ovalis,
Aetanthus trifolius,
Aetanthus prolongatus,
Aetanthus sessilifolius,
Aetanthus verticillatus,
Aetanthus megaphyllus,
Aetanthus pascoensis,
Aetanthus tachirensis,
Aetanthus validus,
Agelanthus atrocoronatus,
Agelanthus bipartitus,
Agelanthus brunneus,
Agelanthus combreticola,
Agelanthus copaiferae,
Agelanthus crassifolius,
Agelanthus deltae,
Agelanthus dichrous,
Agelanthus discolor,
Agelanthus djurensis,
Agelanthus dodonaeifolius,
Agelanthus elegantulus,
Agelanthus entebbensis,
Agelanthus falcifolius,
Agelanthus flammeus,
Agelanthus fuellebornii,
Agelanthus gilgii,
Agelanthus glaucoviridis,
Agelanthus glomeratus,
Agelanthus gracilis,
Agelanthus guineensis,
Agelanthus henriquesii,
Agelanthus heteromorphus,
Agelanthus igneus,
Agelanthus irangensis,
Agelanthus kayseri,
Agelanthus keilii,
Agelanthus krausei,
Agelanthus kraussianus,
Agelanthus lancifolius,