Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
engleriana
ID:
537223

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Taub.) Albuq.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Acta Amazonica 11(4): 850 (1981):.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000536555

Common Names

  • Angostura engleriana
  • Engleriana Angostura
  • Engler's Angostura

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Synonyms

  • Cusparia engleriana Taub. [unknown]

Description

Angostura engleriana (also called Engler's Angostura, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It grows up to 0.5 m tall and has small, white flowers. It is found in grasslands, woodlands, and coastal scrub.

Uses & Benefits

Angostura engleriana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a pleasant aroma and is often used in perfumes and fragrances. The plant is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Angostura engleriana has white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. Its seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Angostura engleriana is a hardy, evergreen shrub that grows in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-drained soil mix and keep moist. To propagate from cuttings, take cuttings from semi-hardwood in spring or summer and root in a well-drained soil mix. Keep moist and in a warm, bright location.

Where to Find Angostura engleriana

Angostura engleriana can be found in the Amazon Basin of South America.

Angostura engleriana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Angostura engleriana?

Angostura engleriana

What is the common name of Angostura engleriana?

Engler's Angostura

What is the optimal growing temperature for Angostura engleriana?

65-75°F

Species in the Rutaceae family

Acmadenia alternifolia, Acmadenia argillophila, Acmadenia baileyensis, Acmadenia bodkinii, Acmadenia burchellii, Acmadenia candida, Acmadenia densifolia, Acmadenia faucitincta, Acmadenia flaccida, Acmadenia fruticosa, Acmadenia gracilis, Acmadenia heterophylla, Acmadenia kiwanensis, Acmadenia latifolia, Acmadenia laxa, Acmadenia macradenia, Acmadenia macropetala, Acmadenia maculata, Acmadenia matroosbergensis, Acmadenia mundiana, Acmadenia nivea, Acmadenia nivenii, Acmadenia obtusata, Acmadenia patentifolia, Acmadenia rourkeana, Acmadenia rupicola, Acmadenia sheilae, Acmadenia tenax, Acmadenia teretifolia, Acmadenia tetracarpellata, Acmadenia tetragona, Acmadenia trigona, Acmadenia tenax, Acmadenia argillophila, Acmadenia macradenia, Acmadenia teretifolia, Acmadenia wittebergensis, Acradenia euodiiformis, Acradenia frankliniae, Acronychia richards-beehleri, Acronychia aberrans, Acronychia acidula, Acronychia acronychioides, Acronychia acuminata, Acronychia arfakensis, Acronychia baeuerlenii, Acronychia brassii, Acronychia carrii, Acronychia cartilaginea, Acronychia chooreechillum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2639421: Based on the initial data import
Paul Hermann Wilhelm Taubert (1862-1897): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Taub.' in the authors string.
Byron Wilson Pereira de Albuquerque (1932-2003): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Albuq.' in the authors string.