Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
benna
ID:
823864

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Scott Elliot) Prance ex F.White

Source:
wcs

Year:
1976

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Natl. Belg. 46: 271 (1976)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000823198

Common Names

  • Bafodeya Benna
  • Benna Orchid
  • Benna Orchid

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Description

Bafodeya benna (also called Benna bafodeya, among many other common names) is a shrub that grows up to 2 meters tall. It is native to Africa and is found in dry, savanna habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Bafodeya benna has no known non-medical uses or benefits.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bafodeya benna has white, bell-shaped flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bafodeya benna is a perennial plant that can be propagated from cuttings or by division. It prefers a well-drained soil in a sunny or partially shaded position. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C. It can be propagated by taking cuttings in spring or summer and rooting them in a mix of sand and peat. It can also be propagated by division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Bafodeya benna

Bafodeya benna can be found in tropical Africa.

Bafodeya benna FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bafodeya benna?

Bafodeya benna

What is the common name of Bafodeya benna?

African Daisy

Where is Bafodeya benna native to?

Africa

Species in the Bafodeya genus

Species in the Chrysobalanaceae family

Acioa edulis, Acioa guianensis, Acioa schultesii, Acioa somnolens, Acioa longipendula, Acioa dolichopoda, Afrolicania elaeosperma, Angelesia splendens, Angelesia fusicarpa, Angelesia palawanensis, Atuna cordata, Atuna elliptica, Atuna excelsa, Atuna indica, Atuna latifrons, Atuna nannodes, Atuna penangiana, Atuna travancorica, Bafodeya benna, Chrysobalanus cuspidatus, Chrysobalanus icaco, Chrysobalanus prancei, Couepia belemii, Couepia bernardii, Couepia bondarii, Couepia bracteosa, Couepia canomensis, Couepia carautae, Couepia caryophylloides, Couepia cataractae, Couepia chrysocalyx, Couepia cidiana, Couepia coarctata, Couepia comosa, Couepia eriantha, Couepia excelsa, Couepia exflexa, Couepia froesii, Couepia glabra, Couepia grandiflora, Couepia guianensis, Couepia habrantha, Couepia hondurasensis, Couepia impressa, Couepia insignis, Couepia joaquinae, Couepia krukovii, Couepia latifolia, Couepia leitaofilhoi, Couepia longipetiolata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-360834: Based on the initial data import
George Francis Scott-Elliot (1862-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Scott Elliot' in the authors string.
Frank White (1927-1994): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.White' in the authors string.
Ghillean Prance (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Prance' in the authors string.