Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
efulensis
ID:
538050

Status:
valid

Authors:
(N.E.Br.) Goyder

Source:
cmp

Year:
1994

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 49: 743 (1994)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000537382

Common Names

  • Anisopus efulensis
  • Efulen Anisopus
  • Efulen Anisopus Tree

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Synonyms

  • Marsdenia efulensis N.E.Br. [unknown]

Description

Anisopus efulensis (also called Efulen Anisopus, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Central Africa. It has white flowers and grows in dry, rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Anisopus efulensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber for furniture and construction.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Anisopus efulensis is a small, white, four-petaled flower with yellow stamens. The seed is a small, dark brown, ovoid seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anisopus efulensis can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix at a depth of 1/4 inch and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and rooted in a well-draining soil mix. The plants should be kept in a warm, bright location and watered regularly.

Where to Find Anisopus efulensis

Anisopus efulensis is a species of plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is found in Madagascar and the Comoros. It is found in montane and submontane forests.

Anisopus efulensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Anisopus efulensis?

Anisopus efulensis

What is the common name of Anisopus efulensis?

Efulen's Dragonfly Orchid

What is the natural habitat of Anisopus efulensis?

Tropical rainforests

Species in the Anisopus 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-2640371: Based on the initial data import
Nicholas Edward Brown (1849-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.E.Br.' in the authors string.
David John Goyder (b.1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Goyder' in the authors string.