Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
andongense
ID:
429423

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hiern

Source:
cmp

Year:
1898

Citation Micro:
Cat. Afr. Pl. (Hiern) 1(3): 682. 1898

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000428755

Common Names

  • Xysmalobium andongense
  • Andong Xysmalobium
  • Andong Xysmalobium

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Synonyms

  • Xysmalobium tricorniculatum (K.Schum.) T.Durand & H.Durand [unknown]
  • Schizoglossum tricorniculatum K.Schum. [unknown]

Description

Xysmalobium andongense (also called African Milkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Africa. It grows up to 1.5m tall and has white, yellow and pink flowers. It is found in grasslands, woodlands, and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Xysmalobium andongense has been used in traditional medicine to treat fever, stomach problems, and malaria. It is also used as an insect repellent and as a flavoring in food.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Xysmalobium andongense is white and has a yellow center. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Xysmalobium andongense is an evergreen, perennial herb with a creeping rootstock and upright stems. It is best grown in well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. Propagation is by seed or division.

Where to Find Xysmalobium andongense

Xysmalobium andongense can be found in tropical Africa.

Xysmalobium andongense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Xysmalobium andongense?

Xysmalobium andongense

What is the common name of Xysmalobium andongense?

Andong Milkweed

What is the natural habitat of Xysmalobium andongense?

Tropical rainforest

Species in the Xysmalobium genus

Xysmalobium andongense, Xysmalobium undulatum, Xysmalobium stocksii, Xysmalobium sessile, Xysmalobium fluviale, Xysmalobium rhomboideum, Xysmalobium convallariiflorum, Xysmalobium clavatum, Xysmalobium kaessneri, Xysmalobium holubii, Xysmalobium heudelotianum, Xysmalobium samoritourei, Xysmalobium confusum, Xysmalobium decipiens, Xysmalobium fraternum, Xysmalobium membraniferum, Xysmalobium parviflorum, Xysmalobium stockenstromense, Xysmalobium gomphocarpoides, Xysmalobium involucratum, Xysmalobium orbiculare, Xysmalobium prunelloides, Xysmalobium brownianum, Xysmalobium gramineum, Xysmalobium acerateoides, Xysmalobium asperum, Xysmalobium baurii, Xysmalobium carinatum, Xysmalobium gerrardii, Xysmalobium pearsonii, Xysmalobium tysonianum, Xysmalobium winterbergense, Xysmalobium zeyeri, Xysmalobium patulum, Xysmalobium rhodesianum, Xysmalobium woodii, Xysmalobium banjoense, Xysmalobium congoense, Xysmalobium gossweileri, Xysmalobium podostelma, Xysmalobium tenue, Xysmalobium pedifoetidum,

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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