Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Genus:
Species:
gabonensis
ID:
668633

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Engl.) Balle

Source:
cmp

Year:
1956

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 11: 168 (1956)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000667965

Common Names

  • Englerina gabonensis
  • Gabonensis Englerina
  • Gabonensis Walnut

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Synonyms

  • Stephaniscus gabonensis Tiegh. [unknown]
  • Englerina gabonensis gabonensis [unknown]
  • Loranthus gabonensis Engl. [unknown]
  • Tapinanthus gabonensis (Engl.) Danser [unknown]
  • Loranthus micrantherus Engl. ex T.Durand & De Wild. [unknown]
  • Loranthus tessmannii Engl. & K.Krause [unknown]
  • Stephaniscus lecomtei Tiegh. [unknown]
  • Loranthus lecomtei Engl. [unknown]
  • Tapinanthus lecomtei (Tiegh.) Danser [unknown]
  • Tapinanthus micrantherus (Engl.) Danser [unknown]

Description

Englerina gabonensis (also called Gabon englerina, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Rubiaceae family. It is native to Central and South America, where it is found in moist forest habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Englerina gabonensis is used as a medicinal plant for treating fever, headaches, and other ailments. It is also used in traditional ceremonies and rituals.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Englerina gabonensis 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

Englerina gabonensis 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 Englerina gabonensis

Englerina gabonensis is native to Africa and can be found in Cameroon, Gabon, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

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Asteraceae

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2789203: Based on the initial data import
Adolf Engler (1844-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engl.' in the authors string.
Simone Balle (1906-2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Balle' in the authors string.