Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dioscoreales
Species:
baerae
ID:
338796

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cheek

Source:
wcs

Year:
2004

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 58: 951 (2003 publ. 2004)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000338128

Common Names

  • Baer's African Daisy
  • Baer's African Daisy Bush
  • Baer's African Daisy Tree

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Description

Afrothismia baerae (also called False Cardamom, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 1.5 m tall. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in lowland rainforest habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Afrothismia baerae is used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments, such as fever, headaches, and digestive problems. It is also used as a spice in many cuisines.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Afrothismia baerae is white or yellow in color and has a tubular shape. The seed is a small, black, ovoid-shaped seed. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Afrothismia baerae is a tropical plant that is easy to propagate from stem cuttings. Take a cutting from a healthy stem and remove the lower leaves. Place the cutting in a pot filled with moist potting soil and cover with a plastic bag to maintain humidity. Place the pot in a warm, bright location and water regularly. The cutting should take root within a few weeks.

Where to Find Afrothismia baerae

Afrothismia baerae is native to tropical Africa, from Senegal to Ethiopia and south to Angola.

Afrothismia baerae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Afrothismia baerae?

Afrothismia baerae

What is the common name of Afrothismia baerae?

African Ginger

What is the natural habitat of Afrothismia baerae?

Afrothismia baerae is native to tropical Africa

Species in the Burmanniaceae family

Afrothismia baerae, Afrothismia foertheriana, Afrothismia gesnerioides, Afrothismia insignis, Afrothismia pachyantha, Afrothismia saingei, Afrothismia winkleri, Afrothismia hydra, Afrothismia korupensis, Afrothismia mhoroana, Afrothismia amietii, Afrothismia zambesiaca, Afrothismia fungiformis, Afrothismia pusilla, Afrothismia kupensis, Apteria aphylla, Burmannia alba, Burmannia aprica, Burmannia australis, Burmannia bicolor, Burmannia bifaria, Burmannia biflora, Burmannia candelabrum, Burmannia candida, Burmannia capitata, Burmannia championii, Burmannia chinensis, Burmannia cochinchinensis, Burmannia coelestis, Burmannia compacta, Burmannia connata, Burmannia cryptopetala, Burmannia damazii, Burmannia dasyantha, Burmannia disticha, Burmannia engganensis, Burmannia filamentosa, Burmannia flava, Burmannia foliosa, Burmannia geelvinkiana, Burmannia gracilis, Burmannia grandiflora, Burmannia hexaptera, Burmannia indica, Burmannia itoana, Burmannia jonkeri, Burmannia juncea, Burmannia kalbreyeri, Burmannia larseniana, Burmannia latialata,

References

Martin Cheek (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cheek' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60426765-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.