Ancylobothrys amoena - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
amoena
ID:
971626
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hua
Source:
wcs
Year:
1899
Citation Micro:
Bull. Mus. Hist. Nat. (Paris) 5: 186 (1899)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000970964
Common Names
- Amoena Ancylobothrys
- Amoena Cape Jasmine
- Amoena Cape Jessamine
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ancylobothrys amoena (also called Sweet Ancylobothrys, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to tropical Africa. It has small, white flowers and is found in moist, lowland forests and is often found in disturbed areas such as roadsides and firebreaks.
Uses & Benefits
Ancylobothrys amoena is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ancylobothrys amoena has white flowers with yellow centers and a strong, sweet fragrance. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and delicate.
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Ancylobothrys amoena is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 6 feet tall. It has glossy, dark green leaves and fragrant white flowers. It can be grown in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained, acidic soil. Propagation is by cuttings or by layering.
Where to Find Ancylobothrys amoena
Ancylobothrys amoena can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.
Species in the Ancylobothrys genus
Species in the Apocynaceae family
Acokanthera laevigata, Acokanthera oblongifolia, Acokanthera oppositifolia, Acokanthera rotundata, Acokanthera schimperi, Adenium boehmianum, Adenium multiflorum, Adenium obesum, Adenium oleifolium, Adenium swazicum, Adenium dhofarense, Aganosma breviloba, Aganosma cymosa, Aganosma gracilis, Aganosma lacei, Aganosma petelotii, Aganosma schlechteriana, Aganosma siamensis, Aganosma wallichii, Aganosma heynei, Alafia alba, Alafia barteri, Alafia benthamii, Alafia berrieri, Alafia calophylla, Alafia caudata, Alafia erythrophthalma, Alafia falcata, Alafia fuscata, Alafia insularis, Alafia intermedia, Alafia landolphioides, Alafia lucida, Alafia microstylis, Alafia multiflora, Alafia nigrescens, Alafia orientalis, Alafia parciflora, Alafia pauciflora, Alafia perrieri, Alafia schumannii, Alafia thouarsii, Alafia vallium, Alafia verschuereni, Alafia whytei, Alafia zambesiaca, Allamanda calcicola, Allamanda angustifolia, Allamanda blanchetii, Allamanda cathartica,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-8826: Based on the initial data import
Henri Hua (1861-1919): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hua' in the authors string.