Status:
valid
Authors:
O.Lachenaud & L.Gaut.
Source:
ipni
Year:
2016
Citation Micro:
Candollea 71: 296 (2016)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001347645
Common Names
- Englerophytum Libenii
- Liben's Englerophytum
- Liben's Wild Coffee
Description
Englerophytum libenii (also called Liben's Englerophytum, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with a woody stem. It is native to Africa. It is found in open woodlands and savannas.
Uses & Benefits
Englerophytum libenii is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant, with its leaves and petals being used to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Englerophytum libenii has small, yellow flowers with purple centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Englerophytum libenii is a shrub native to South Africa. It is best grown in a well-drained, sandy soil in full sun. It prefers temperatures between 50-75°F and should be watered regularly. Propagation is done through cuttings or by seed.
Where to Find Englerophytum libenii
Englerophytum libenii can be found in Ethiopia.
Englerophytum libenii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Englerophytum libenii?
Englerophytum libenii
What is the common name of Englerophytum libenii?
Liben's Englerophytum
What is the natural habitat of Englerophytum libenii?
Tropical forests
Species in the Englerophytum genus
Englerophytum iturense,
Englerophytum congolense,
Englerophytum magalismontanum,
Englerophytum natalense,
Englerophytum oblanceolatum,
Englerophytum oubanguiense,
Englerophytum somiferanum,
Englerophytum stelechantha,
Englerophytum letestui,
Englerophytum kouloungense,
Englerophytum paludosum,
Englerophytum gigantifolium,
Englerophytum libenii,
Englerophytum sylverianum,
Englerophytum ferrugineum,
Englerophytum koulamoutouense,
Englerophytum laurentii,
Englerophytum longepedicellatum,
Englerophytum mayumbense,
Englerophytum rwandense,
Species in the Sapotaceae family
Afrosersalisia rwandensis,
Amorphospermum antilogum,
Argania spinosa,
Aubregrinia taiensis,
Aulandra beccarii,
Aulandra cauliflora,
Aulandra longifolia,
Autranella congolensis,
Baillonella toxisperma,
Beccariella balansana,
Beccariella crebrifolia,
Beccariella lasiantha,
Beccariella novocaledonica,
Beccariella xerocarpa,
Beccariella brownlessiana,
Boerlagella spectabilis,
Breviea sericea,
Burckella banikiensis,
Burckella erythrophylla,
Burckella fijiensis,
Burckella hillii,
Burckella macropoda,
Burckella magusum,
Burckella obovata,
Burckella parvifolia,
Burckella polymera,
Burckella poolei,
Burckella richii,
Burckella sorei,
Burckella thurstonii,
Capurodendron androyense,
Capurodendron ankaranense,
Capurodendron antongiliense,
Capurodendron apollonioides,
Capurodendron bakeri,
Capurodendron costatum,
Capurodendron delphinense,
Capurodendron gracilifolium,
Capurodendron greveanum,
Capurodendron ludiifolium,
Capurodendron madagascariense,
Capurodendron mandrarense,
Capurodendron microphyllum,
Capurodendron nodosum,
Capurodendron perrieri,
Capurodendron pervillei,
Capurodendron pseudoterminalia,
Capurodendron rubrocostatum,
Capurodendron rufescens,
Capurodendron sakalavum,