Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dioscoreales
Species:
zambesiaca
ID:
911903

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cheek

Source:
wcs

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
Fl. Zambes. 12(2): 141 (2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000911238

Common Names

  • Afrothismia zambesiaca
  • Zambesiaca Afrothismia
  • Zambesiaca Plant

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Description

Afrothismia zambesiaca (also called Zambesian Afrothismia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Africa. It has glossy, dark green leaves and small white flowers. It grows in tropical and subtropical climates in moist, shady forests.

Uses & Benefits

Afrothismia zambesiaca is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a source of food for birds and other wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: White flowers with yellowish-green stripes. Seed: Small, round and black. Seedlings: Long, thin leaves with pointed tips.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Afrothismia zambesiaca is a species of shrub native to Central and South Africa. It is a small shrub that grows to a height of 1-2 m. It is best propagated by cuttings, which should be taken from healthy, mature stems and planted in a well-draining, sandy soil in a warm, sunny location. The cuttings should be kept moist until they are established. Once established, the plant should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.

Where to Find Afrothismia zambesiaca

Afrothismia zambesiaca can be found in tropical regions of Central and South America.

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:77099826-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.