Status:
valid
Authors:
(Engl.) Polhill & Wiens
Source:
cmp
Year:
1992
Citation Micro:
Énum. Pl. Fleurs Afr. Trop. 2: 166 (1992)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000667972
Common Names
- Englerina kwaiensis
- Kwaiensis Englerina
- Kwaiensis Walnut
Synonyms
- Loranthus kwaiensis Engl. [unknown]
- Tapinanthus kwaiensis (Engl.) Danser [unknown]
Description
Englerina kwaiensis (also called Kwai 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 kwaiensis 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 kwaiensis 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Englerina kwaiensis 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 kwaiensis
Englerina kwaiensis is native to the Kwai River Basin in Thailand.
Englerina kwaiensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Englerina kwaiensis?
Englerina kwaiensis
What is the common name of Englerina kwaiensis?
Englerina kwaiensis
What is the family of Englerina kwaiensis?
Asteraceae
Species in the Englerina genus
Englerina collinsii,
Englerina concinna,
Englerina cordata,
Englerina drummondii,
Englerina gabonensis,
Englerina heckmanniana,
Englerina holstii,
Englerina inaequilatera,
Englerina kagehensis,
Englerina kapiriensis,
Englerina kwaiensis,
Englerina lecardii,
Englerina longiflora,
Englerina luluensis,
Englerina macilenta,
Englerina muerensis,
Englerina ochroleuca,
Englerina oedostemon,
Englerina parviflora,
Englerina ramulosa,
Englerina schlechteri,
Englerina schubotziana,
Englerina subquadrangularis,
Englerina swynnertonii,
Englerina triplinervia,
Englerina woodfordioides,
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,