Status:
valid
Authors:
Kunth
Source:
cmp
Year:
1817
Citation Micro:
Nov. Gen. Sp. 2: 49 (1817)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000687944
Common Names
- Engelhardia serrata
- Serrata Engelhardia
- Serrata Walnut
Synonyms
- Urostigma longipes Liebm. [unknown]
- Urostigma myxifolium Miq. [unknown]
- Urostigma glaucum Liebm. [unknown]
- Urostigma guatemalanum Miq. [unknown]
- Urostigma cotinifolium Miq. [unknown]
- Ficus cotinifolia myxifolia (Kunth) Carvajal [unknown]
- Ficus glauca Miq. [unknown]
- Ficus guatemalana Miq. [unknown]
- Ficus inamoena Standl. [unknown]
- Ficus jacquelineae Carvajal & Peña-Pin. [unknown]
- Ficus longipes (Liebm.) Miq. [unknown]
- Ficus myxifolia Kunth & C.D.Bouché [unknown]
- Ficus paraisoana Lundell [unknown]
- Ficus subrotundifolia Greenm. [unknown]
- Ficus cotinifolia cotinifolia [unknown]
Description
Engelhardia serrata (also called Serrate Engelhardia, among many other common names) is a small evergreen tree that grows up to 10 m tall. It is native to India and is found in tropical and subtropical forests. It has leathery leaves and small, yellow-green flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Engelhardia serrata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine for treating digestive problems, fever, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Engelhardia serrata has white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, dark brown, and globular. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of opposite leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ficus cotinifolia is a fast-growing evergreen tree that can be propagated from seed or from cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. Pruning is recommended to maintain shape and size.
Where to Find Ficus cotinifolia
Engelhardia serrata can be found in India, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam.
Ficus cotinifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Engelhardia serrata?
Engelhardia serrata
What is the family of Engelhardia serrata?
Juglandaceae
Where is Engelhardia serrata native to?
India, China, and Southeast Asia
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Ficus francoae,
Ficus lumutana,
Ficus malayana,
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Ficus paoana,
Ficus pastasana,
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Ficus quistocochensis,
Ficus ridleyana,
Ficus rimacana,
Ficus sumacoana,
Ficus thailandica,
Ficus valaria,
Ficus abelii,
Ficus abscondita,
Ficus abutilifolia,
Ficus acamptophylla,
Ficus acreana,
Ficus aculeata,
Ficus adelpha,
Ficus adenosperma,
Ficus adhatodifolia,
Ficus adolphi-friderici,
Ficus aequatorialis,
Ficus albert-smithii,
Ficus albipila,
Ficus albomaculata,
Ficus allutacea,
Ficus alongensis,
Ficus altissima,
Ficus amadiensis,
Ficus amazonica,
Ficus americana,
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Ficus ampelos,
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Ficus anastomosans,
Ficus andamanica,
Ficus androchaete,
Ficus annulata,
Ficus antandronarum,
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Artocarpus albobrunneus,
Artocarpus altilis,
Artocarpus altissimus,
Artocarpus anisophyllus,
Artocarpus annulatus,
Artocarpus avatifolius,
Artocarpus blancoi,
Artocarpus brevipedunculatus,
Artocarpus camansi,
Artocarpus chama,
Artocarpus corneri,
Artocarpus elasticus,
Artocarpus excelsus,
Artocarpus fulvicortex,
Artocarpus glaucus,
Artocarpus gomezianus,
Artocarpus gongshanensis,
Artocarpus heterophyllus,
Artocarpus hirsutus,
Artocarpus hispidus,
Artocarpus horridus,
Artocarpus hypargyreus,
Artocarpus integer,
Artocarpus jarrettiae,
Artocarpus kemando,
Artocarpus lacucha,
Artocarpus lanceifolius,
Artocarpus longifolius,
Artocarpus lowii,
Artocarpus mariannensis,
Artocarpus multifidus,
Artocarpus nanchuanensis,
Artocarpus nigrifolius,
Artocarpus nitidus,
Artocarpus nobilis,
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Artocarpus odoratissimus,
Artocarpus palembanicus,
Artocarpus petelotii,
Artocarpus pinnatisectus,
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