Status:
valid
Authors:
R.E.Fr.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1939
Citation Micro:
Lloydia 2: 179 (1939)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000533476
Common Names
- Petiolate Anaxagorea
- Anaxagorea petiolata
- Petiolate Anaxagorea Tree
Description
Anaxagorea petiolata (also called 'petiolate anaxagorea', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to tropical Africa. It grows in woodlands and grasslands, and is characterized by its dense inflorescences and its white, yellow, or pink flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Anaxagorea petiolata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a traditional medicine for treating fever, stomachache, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Anaxagorea petiolata are white or yellowish-white, with four petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small, with long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Anaxagorea petiolata is a tropical evergreen shrub that grows up to 8 feet tall and wide. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and planted in a well-draining soil mix.
Where to Find Anaxagorea petiolata
Anaxagorea petiolata can be found in tropical regions of the Americas, including Mexico, Central America, and South America.
Anaxagorea petiolata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Anaxagorea petiolata?
Anaxagorea petiolata
Where does Anaxagorea petiolata grow?
Anaxagorea petiolata grows in North America, Europe, and Asia
What is the preferred habitat of Anaxagorea petiolata?
Anaxagorea petiolata prefers moist, shady areas
Species in the Anaxagorea genus
Anaxagorea acuminata,
Anaxagorea allenii,
Anaxagorea angustifolia,
Anaxagorea borneensis,
Anaxagorea brachycarpa,
Anaxagorea brevipedicellata,
Anaxagorea brevipes,
Anaxagorea crassipetala,
Anaxagorea dolichocarpa,
Anaxagorea floribunda,
Anaxagorea gigantophylla,
Anaxagorea guatemalensis,
Anaxagorea inundata,
Anaxagorea javanica,
Anaxagorea luzonensis,
Anaxagorea macrantha,
Anaxagorea manausensis,
Anaxagorea pachypetala,
Anaxagorea panamensis,
Anaxagorea petiolata,
Anaxagorea phaeocarpa,
Anaxagorea prinoides,
Anaxagorea rheophytica,
Anaxagorea rufa,
Anaxagorea silvatica,
Species in the Annonaceae family
Afroguatteria bequaertii,
Afroguatteria globosa,
Afroguatteria discostigma,
Alphonsea boniana,
Alphonsea curtisii,
Alphonsea cylindrica,
Alphonsea elliptica,
Alphonsea gaudichaudiana,
Alphonsea hainanensis,
Alphonsea havilandii,
Alphonsea hortensis,
Alphonsea javanica,
Alphonsea johorensis,
Alphonsea keithii,
Alphonsea kinabaluensis,
Alphonsea kingii,
Alphonsea lucida,
Alphonsea lutea,
Alphonsea maingayi,
Alphonsea malayana,
Alphonsea mollis,
Alphonsea monogyna,
Alphonsea orthopetala,
Alphonsea ovata,
Alphonsea papuasica,
Alphonsea philastreana,
Alphonsea siamensis,
Alphonsea sonlaensis,
Alphonsea stenogyna,
Alphonsea tonquinensis,
Alphonsea tsangyanensis,
Alphonsea ventricosa,
Alphonsea zeylanica,
Alphonsea borneensis,
Alphonsea rugosa,
Alphonsea glandulosa,
Alphonsea pallida,
Alphonsea annulata,
Alphonsea isthmicola,
Alphonsea longicarpa,
Alphonsea phuwuaensis,
Ambavia capuronii,
Ambavia gerrardii,
Anaxagorea acuminata,
Anaxagorea allenii,
Anaxagorea angustifolia,
Anaxagorea borneensis,
Anaxagorea brachycarpa,
Anaxagorea brevipedicellata,
Anaxagorea brevipes,