Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cotinifolia
ID:
688611

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

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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.

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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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