Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
abortiva
ID:
369288

Status:
valid

Authors:
(E.Fourn.) Rapini

Source:
cmp

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
Taxon 55: 428 (2006)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000368620

Common Names

  • Aborted Minaria
  • Aborted False Flax
  • Aborted Minaria

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Synonyms

  • Metastelma erectum Silveira [unknown]
  • Ditassa abortiva E.Fourn. [unknown]
  • Ditassa cordata abortiva (E.Fourn.) Fontella [unknown]
  • Ditassa oblongifolia Malme [unknown]

Description

Minaria abortiva (also called Aborted Minaria, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Africa. It grows in dry habitats such as sandy soils, rocky hillsides, and dry grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Minaria abortiva is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Minaria abortiva is a small, white, five-petaled flower. Seed is a small, black, tear-shaped nut. Seedlings are small, grass-like plants.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Minaria abortiva is a perennial plant native to Africa. It is a low-growing plant with small, star-shaped flowers that range in color from white to pink. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. Propagation can be done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the spring or fall in a well-drained potting mix. Division can be done in the spring or fall by carefully digging up the plant and dividing the root ball into smaller pieces.

Where to Find Minaria abortiva

Minaria abortiva can be found in South America.

Minaria abortiva FAQ

What is the scientific name of Minaria abortiva?

Minaria abortiva

What is the common name of Minaria abortiva?

Abortive Minaria

What is the natural habitat of Minaria abortiva?

It is found in wetland habitats, such as swamps, marshes, and ponds

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-2358399: Based on the initial data import
Eugène Pierre Nicolas Fournier (1834-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.Fourn.' in the authors string.
Alessandro Rapini (b.1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rapini' in the authors string.