Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Commelinales
Genus:
Species:
aequinoctiale
ID:
340401

Status:
valid

Authors:
(P.Beauv.) Loudon

Source:
wcs

Year:
1830

Citation Micro:
Hort. Brit. : 15 (1830)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000339733

Common Names

  • Aequinoctiale Aneilema
  • Aequinoctiale Wild Ginger
  • Wild Ginger Aneilema

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Synonyms

  • Amelina wallichii C.B.Clarke [unknown]
  • Aneilema adhaerens Kunth [unknown]
  • Commelina aequinoctialis P.Beauv. [unknown]
  • Commelina equinoctialis P.Beauv. [unknown]
  • Lamprodithyros adhaerens Hassk. [unknown]
  • Lamprodithyros aequinoctialis Hassk. [unknown]
  • Aneilema aequinoctiale adhaerens (Kunth) C.B.Clarke [unknown]

Description

Aneilema aequinoctiale (also called Aequinoctiale, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Commelinaceae family. It is a small, herbaceous plant with a rosette of lance-shaped leaves. It is native to tropical Africa and Madagascar, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Aneilema aequinoctiale is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, rheumatism, and urinary tract infections.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Aneilema aequinoctiale is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, oval-shaped seedlings with a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aneilema aequinoctiale is a herbaceous perennial plant that is native to tropical Africa. It is often grown as an ornamental plant in gardens and containers. It can be propagated from seed or by division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Aneilema aequinoctiale

Aneilema aequinoctiale can be found in the tropical forests of South America.

Aneilema aequinoctiale FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aneilema aequinoctiale?

Aneilema aequinoctiale

What is the common name of Aneilema aequinoctiale?

No common name

What is the natural habitat of Aneilema aequinoctiale?

Found in wet forests in Central America

Species in the Aneilema genus

Aneilema acuminatum, Aneilema aequinoctiale, Aneilema alatum, Aneilema angolense, Aneilema aparine, Aneilema arenicola, Aneilema benadirense, Aneilema beniniense, Aneilema biflorum, Aneilema brasiliense, Aneilema brenanianum, Aneilema brunneospermum, Aneilema calceolus, Aneilema chrysopogon, Aneilema clarkei, Aneilema dispermum, Aneilema dregeanum, Aneilema forskaolii, Aneilema gillettii, Aneilema grandibracteolatum, Aneilema hirtum, Aneilema hockii, Aneilema homblei, Aneilema indehiscens, Aneilema johnstonii, Aneilema lamuense, Aneilema lanceolatum, Aneilema leiocaule, Aneilema longicapsum, Aneilema longirrhizum, Aneilema macrorrhizum, Aneilema mortonii, Aneilema neocaledonicum, Aneilema nicholsonii, Aneilema nyasense, Aneilema obbiadense, Aneilema paludosum, Aneilema pedunculosum, Aneilema petersii, Aneilema plagiocapsum, Aneilema pomeridianum, Aneilema pusillum, Aneilema recurvatum, Aneilema rendlei, Aneilema richardsiae, Aneilema schlechteri, Aneilema sclerocarpum, Aneilema sebitense, Aneilema setiferum, Aneilema siliculosum,

Species in the Commelinaceae family

Aetheolirion stenolobium, Amischotolype glabrata, Amischotolype gracilis, Amischotolype griffithii, Amischotolype hispida, Amischotolype hookeri, Amischotolype irritans, Amischotolype laxiflora, Amischotolype marginata, Amischotolype mollissima, Amischotolype monosperma, Amischotolype sphagnorrhiza, Amischotolype tenuis, Amischotolype barbarossa, Amischotolype divaricata, Amischotolype dolichandra, Amischotolype hirsuta, Amischotolype leiocarpa, Amischotolype lobata, Amischotolype parvifructa, Amischotolype pedicellata, Amischotolype rostrata, Amischotolype strigosa, Amischotolype welzeniana, Aneilema acuminatum, Aneilema aequinoctiale, Aneilema alatum, Aneilema angolense, Aneilema aparine, Aneilema arenicola, Aneilema benadirense, Aneilema beniniense, Aneilema biflorum, Aneilema brasiliense, Aneilema brenanianum, Aneilema brunneospermum, Aneilema calceolus, Aneilema chrysopogon, Aneilema clarkei, Aneilema dispermum, Aneilema dregeanum, Aneilema forskaolii, Aneilema gillettii, Aneilema grandibracteolatum, Aneilema hirtum, Aneilema hockii, Aneilema homblei, Aneilema indehiscens, Aneilema johnstonii, Aneilema lamuense,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-219963: Based on the initial data import
Palisot de Beauvois (1752-1820): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.Beauv.' in the authors string.
John Claudius Loudon (1783-1843): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Loudon' in the authors string.