Dactylodenia engelii - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
engelii
ID:
386167
Status:
valid
Authors:
M.Gerbaud, O.Gerbaud & J.-M.Lewin
Source:
wcs
Year:
2003
Citation Micro:
Orchidophile (Deuil-la-Barre) 159: 269 (2003)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000385499
Common Names
- Dactylodenia engelii
- Engel's Dactylodenia
- Engel's Tree Spurge
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Dactylodenia engelii (also called Engel's Dactylodenia, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to the tropical regions of Africa. It has small, yellow flowers and its leaves are oblong and have a green hue. It is found in moist, tropical forests and is adapted to survive in the humid and wet conditions of the region.
Uses & Benefits
Dactylodenia engelii is used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments, including fever, headaches, and stomach aches. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Dactylodenia engelii has white flowers with a yellow lip and a white column. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have two leaves and a single root.
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Dactylodenia engelii is a tropical plant that prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun or partial shade. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in a warm, moist environment. The seedlings should then be transplanted into individual pots when they are large enough to handle.
Where to Find Dactylodenia engelii
Dactylodenia engelii is native to Brazil and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Dactylodenia engelii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dactylodenia engelii?
Dactylodenia engelii
What is the common name of Dactylodenia engelii?
Dactylodenia engelii
Where is Dactylodenia engelii found?
Dactylodenia engelii is found in tropical Africa
Species in the Dactylodenia genus
Dactylodenia engelii, Dactylodenia evansii, Dactylodenia sursesis, Dactylodenia ettlingeriana, Dactylodenia aravardii, Dactylodenia cookei, Dactylodenia fuchsii, Dactylodenia heinzeliana, Dactylodenia jeanjeanii, Dactylodenia klingeana, Dactylodenia lawalreei, Dactylodenia lebrunii, Dactylodenia legrandiana, Dactylodenia raetica, Dactylodenia regeliana, Dactylodenia st-quintinii, Dactylodenia toussaintiorum, Dactylodenia varia, Dactylodenia vitosensis, Dactylodenia wintonii, Dactylodenia zollikoferi, Dactylodenia cookei, Dactylodenia fuchsii, Dactylodenia heinzeliana, Dactylodenia jeanjeanii, Dactylodenia varia, Dactylodenia wintonii, Dactylodenia jacksonii, Dactylodenia tourensis, Dactylodenia berninaensis,
Species in the Orchidaceae family
Aa fiebrigii, Aa hartwegii, Aa hieronymi, Aa leucantha, Aa lorentzii, Aa macra, Aa achalensis, Aa maderoi, Aa mandonii, Aa matthewsii, Aa microtidis, Aa paleacea, Aa argyrolepis, Aa riobambae, Aa rosei, Aa schickendanzii, Aa sphaeroglossa, Aa trilobulata, Aa weddelliana, Aa aurantiaca, Aa calceata, Aa colombiana, Aa denticulata, Aa erosa, Aa figueroi, Aa lozanoi, Aa lehmannii, Acampe carinata, Acampe cephalotes, Acampe ochracea, Acampe pachyglossa, Acampe praemorsa, Acampe joiceyana, Acampe hulae, Acanthophippium bicolor, Acanthophippium chrysoglossum, Acanthophippium curtisii, Acanthophippium eburneum, Acanthophippium gougahense, Acanthophippium javanicum, Acanthophippium lilacinum, Acanthophippium mantinianum, Acanthophippium parviflorum, Acanthophippium pictum, Acanthophippium splendidum, Acanthophippium striatum, Acanthophippium sylhetense, Acanthophippium curtisii, Achlydosa glandulosa, Acianthera aculeata,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-239142: Based on the initial data import
Martine Gerbaud: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Gerbaud' in the authors string.
Olivier Gerbaud: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O.Gerbaud' in the authors string.
Jean-Marc Lewin: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.-M.Lewin' in the authors string.