Englerina longiflora - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
longiflora
ID:
668642
Status:
valid
Authors:
Polhill & Wiens
Source:
cmp
Year:
1998
Citation Micro:
Mistletoes Africa : 123 (1998)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000667974
Common Names
- Englerina longiflora
- Longiflora Englerina
- Longiflora Walnut
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Englerina longiflora (also called Long-flowered 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 longiflora 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 longiflora 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 longiflora 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 longiflora
Englerina longiflora is native to the tropical rainforests of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Englerina longiflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Englerina longiflora?
Englerina longiflora
What is the common name of Englerina longiflora?
Englerina longiflora
What is the family of Englerina longiflora?
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-2789213: Based on the initial data import
Roger Marcus Polhill (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Polhill' in the authors string.
Delbert Wiens (b.1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wiens' in the authors string.