Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Species:
africana
ID:
296562

Status:
valid

Authors:
N.E.Br.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1897

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1897: 286 (1897)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000295894

Common Names

  • Rhaphidophora africana
  • Africana Rhaphidophora
  • Rhaphidophora

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Description

Rhaphidophora africana (also called African Philodendron, among many other common names) is a climbing vine native to Africa. It grows in tropical and subtropical climates and prefers moist, sandy soils. It has heart-shaped leaves and small white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Rhaphidophora africana is a popular ornamental plant, used in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat respiratory issues and skin ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Rhaphidophora africana are white and bell-shaped, with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small, black and round, and the seedlings have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rhaphidophora africana is a small, low-growing, evergreen perennial native to Africa. It is hardy in USDA zones 9-11. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by division or cuttings.

Where to Find Rhaphidophora africana

Rhaphidophora africana is native to tropical regions of Africa.

Rhaphidophora africana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rhaphidophora africana?

Rhaphidophora africana

What is the common name of Rhaphidophora africana?

African Rhaphidophora

What is the natural habitat of Rhaphidophora africana?

Tropical rainforests

Species in the Rhaphidophora genus

Rhaphidophora acuminata, Rhaphidophora africana, Rhaphidophora angustata, Rhaphidophora araea, Rhaphidophora australasica, Rhaphidophora balgooyi, Rhaphidophora banosensis, Rhaphidophora beccarii, Rhaphidophora bonii, Rhaphidophora brevispathacea, Rhaphidophora burkilliana, Rhaphidophora calophyllum, Rhaphidophora chevalieri, Rhaphidophora conica, Rhaphidophora conocephala, Rhaphidophora corneri, Rhaphidophora crassicaulis, Rhaphidophora crassifolia, Rhaphidophora cravenschoddeana, Rhaphidophora cretosa, Rhaphidophora cryptantha, Rhaphidophora cylindrosperma, Rhaphidophora dahlii, Rhaphidophora decursiva, Rhaphidophora discolor, Rhaphidophora dulongensis, Rhaphidophora elliptifolia, Rhaphidophora elmeri, Rhaphidophora falcata, Rhaphidophora floresensis, Rhaphidophora foraminifera, Rhaphidophora formosana, Rhaphidophora fortis, Rhaphidophora geniculata, Rhaphidophora glauca, Rhaphidophora gorokensis, Rhaphidophora guamensis, Rhaphidophora hayi, Rhaphidophora honkongensis, Rhaphidophora hookeri, Rhaphidophora intonsa, Rhaphidophora intrusa, Rhaphidophora jubata, Rhaphidophora kokodensis, Rhaphidophora koordersii, Rhaphidophora korthalsii, Rhaphidophora laichauensis, Rhaphidophora lancifolia, Rhaphidophora latevaginata, Rhaphidophora liukiuensis,

Species in the Araceae family

Adelonema erythropus, Adelonema allenii, Adelonema crinipes, Adelonema hammelii, Adelonema kvistii, Adelonema mofflerianum, Adelonema orientale, Adelonema pallidinervium, Adelonema panamense, Adelonema peltatum, Adelonema picturatum, Adelonema roezlii, Adelonema speariae, Adelonema wallisii, Adelonema wendlandii, Adelonema yanamonoense, Aglaodorum griffithii, Aglaonema brevispathum, Aglaonema chermsiriwattanae, Aglaonema cochinchinense, Aglaonema commutatum, Aglaonema cordifolium, Aglaonema costatum, Aglaonema densinervium, Aglaonema flemingianum, Aglaonema hookerianum, Aglaonema marantifolium, Aglaonema modestum, Aglaonema nebulosum, Aglaonema nitidum, Aglaonema ovatum, Aglaonema philippinense, Aglaonema pictum, Aglaonema pumilum, Aglaonema rotunda, Aglaonema simplex, Aglaonema tricolor, Aglaonema vittatum, Aglaonema robeleynii, Aglaonema birmanicum, Aglaonema nicobaricum, Aglaonema tassae, Alloschemone inopinata, Alloschemone occidentalis, Alocasia megawatiae, Alocasia chaii, Alocasia infernalis, Alocasia nycteris, Alocasia hypoleuca, Alocasia jiewhoei,

References

Nicholas Edward Brown (1849-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.E.Br.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:88437-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.