Englerina lecardii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lecardii
ID:
668641
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Engl.) Balle
Source:
cmp
Year:
1956
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 11: 168 (1956)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000667973
Common Names
- Englerina lecardii
- Lecardii Englerina
- Lecardii Walnut
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- Loranthus lecardii Engl. [unknown]
- Tapinanthus lecardii (Engl.) Danser [unknown]
- Ischnanthus lecardii Tiegh. [unknown]
Description
Englerina lecardii (also called Lecard's 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 lecardii 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 lecardii 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Englerina lecardii 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 lecardii
Englerina lecardii can be found in the tropical rainforests of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Englerina lecardii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Englerina lecardii?
Englerina lecardii
What is the common name of Englerina lecardii?
Englerina lecardii
What is the family of Englerina lecardii?
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2789212: 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.