Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
longiflora
ID:
284816

Status:
valid

Authors:
Woodson

Source:
wcs

Year:
1932

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 19: 47 (1932)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000284148

Common Names

  • Asketanthera longiflora
  • Longiflora
  • Long-Flowered Asketanthera

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Synonyms

  • Asketanthera ekmaniana Woodson [illegitimate]
  • Echites longiflorus Ekman & Helwig [illegitimate]

Description

Asketanthera longiflora (also called Long-flowered Asketanthera, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Arecaceae. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests and moist montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Asketanthera longiflora is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headache, and other ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Asketanthera longiflora is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Asketanthera longiflora is a tropical evergreen shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and placed in a moist soil mix. Once established, it requires regular watering and fertilizing.

Where to Find Asketanthera longiflora

Asketanthera longiflora is native to Madagascar.

Asketanthera longiflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Asketanthera longiflora?

Asketanthera longiflora

What is the common name of Asketanthera longiflora?

Long-flowered Asketanthera

Where is Asketanthera longiflora found?

Asketanthera longiflora is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, including Mexico, Central America, and South America

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,

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