Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
howii
ID:
216712

Status:
valid

Authors:
Tsiang

Source:
wcs

Year:
1936

Citation Micro:
Sunyatsenia 3: 141 (1936)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000216041

Common Names

  • Anodendron howii
  • How's Anodendron
  • Anodendron Howii

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Description

Anodendron howii (also called How's Anodendron, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Rubiaceae family. It is native to tropical Africa, from Senegal to Ethiopia. It grows in lowland rainforest, montane rainforest, and dry deciduous forest.

Uses & Benefits

Anodendron howii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Anodendron howii is a small, white, star-shaped flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, oval-shaped seedlings with light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anodendron howii can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. The plants should be grown in a sunny location and kept well-watered.

Where to Find Anodendron howii

Anodendron howii is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Anodendron howii FAQ

What is the common name of Anodendron howii?

How's Fern

What type of soil does Anodendron howii prefer?

Well-draining, acidic soil

How much light does Anodendron howii need?

Bright, indirect light

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-10118: Based on the initial data import
Ying Tsiang (1898-1982): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tsiang' in the authors string.