Anisophyllea obanica - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cucurbitales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
obanica
ID:
1331326
Status:
valid
Authors:
Li Bing Zhang, Xin Chen & H.He
Source:
ipni
Year:
2015
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 229: 120 (2015)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001343780
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Anisophyllea obanica (also called Oban Anisophyllea, among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub that can grow up to 10 m tall. It is native to the tropical forests of India, Sri Lanka, and Malaysia, and prefers moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Anisophyllea obanica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headache, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Anisophyllea obanica is yellow and tubular. The seed is small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Anisophyllea obanica is a small, evergreen tree that is native to Malaysia. It grows to a height of 10-15 feet and has fragrant white flowers. Propagation is usually done from seed, which should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Cuttings can also be taken from mature plants.
Where to Find Anisophyllea obanica
Anisophyllea obanica is found in the tropical rainforests of South America.
Anisophyllea obanica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Anisophyllea obanica?
Anisophyllea obanica
What is the common name of Anisophyllea obanica?
Oban Anisophyllea
Where is Anisophyllea obanica native to?
Nigeria
Species in the Anisophyllea genus
Anisophyllea apetala, Anisophyllea beccariana, Anisophyllea boehmii, Anisophyllea brachystila, Anisophyllea buchneri, Anisophyllea buettneri, Anisophyllea cabole, Anisophyllea chartacea, Anisophyllea cinnamomoides, Anisophyllea cordata, Anisophyllea corneri, Anisophyllea curtisii, Anisophyllea dichostila, Anisophyllea disticha, Anisophyllea exellii, Anisophyllea fallax, Anisophyllea ferruginea, Anisophyllea fissipetala, Anisophyllea fruticulosa, Anisophyllea glandulifolia, Anisophyllea globosa, Anisophyllea gossweileri, Anisophyllea grandis, Anisophyllea griffithii, Anisophyllea guianensis, Anisophyllea impressinervia, Anisophyllea ismailii, Anisophyllea laurina, Anisophyllea manausensis, Anisophyllea mayumbensis, Anisophyllea meniaudi, Anisophyllea myriosticta, Anisophyllea nitida, Anisophyllea obtusifolia, Anisophyllea penninervata, Anisophyllea pochetii, Anisophyllea polyneura, Anisophyllea pomifera, Anisophyllea purpurascens, Anisophyllea quangensis, Anisophyllea reticulata, Anisophyllea rhomboidea, Anisophyllea scortechinii, Anisophyllea sororia, Anisophyllea strychnoides, Anisophyllea poggei, Anisophyllea madagascarensis, Anisophyllea masoalensis, Anisophyllea parafallax, Anisophyllea schatzii,
Species in the Anisophylleaceae family
Anisophyllea apetala, Anisophyllea beccariana, Anisophyllea boehmii, Anisophyllea brachystila, Anisophyllea buchneri, Anisophyllea buettneri, Anisophyllea cabole, Anisophyllea chartacea, Anisophyllea cinnamomoides, Anisophyllea cordata, Anisophyllea corneri, Anisophyllea curtisii, Anisophyllea dichostila, Anisophyllea disticha, Anisophyllea exellii, Anisophyllea fallax, Anisophyllea ferruginea, Anisophyllea fissipetala, Anisophyllea fruticulosa, Anisophyllea glandulifolia, Anisophyllea globosa, Anisophyllea gossweileri, Anisophyllea grandis, Anisophyllea griffithii, Anisophyllea guianensis, Anisophyllea impressinervia, Anisophyllea ismailii, Anisophyllea laurina, Anisophyllea manausensis, Anisophyllea mayumbensis, Anisophyllea meniaudi, Anisophyllea myriosticta, Anisophyllea nitida, Anisophyllea obtusifolia, Anisophyllea penninervata, Anisophyllea pochetii, Anisophyllea polyneura, Anisophyllea pomifera, Anisophyllea purpurascens, Anisophyllea quangensis, Anisophyllea reticulata, Anisophyllea rhomboidea, Anisophyllea scortechinii, Anisophyllea sororia, Anisophyllea strychnoides, Anisophyllea poggei, Anisophyllea madagascarensis, Anisophyllea masoalensis, Anisophyllea parafallax, Anisophyllea schatzii,
References
Li Bing Zhang (b.1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Li Bing Zhang' in the authors string.
Hai He: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.He' in the authors string.
Xin Chen: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Xin Chen' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77150333-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.