Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Commelinales
Genus:
Species:
beniniense
ID:
340421

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kunth

Source:
wcs

Year:
1843

Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. 4: 73 (1843)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000339753

Common Names

  • Aneilema beniniense
  • Benin Aneilema
  • Benin False Spiderwort

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Synonyms

  • Aneilema beniniense leonense J.K.Morton [unknown]
  • Aneilema beniniense sessiliflorum Benth. [unknown]
  • Aneilema beniniense sessiliflorum (Benth.) J.K.Morton [unknown]
  • Aneilema lujaei De Wild. & T.Durand [unknown]
  • Aneilema mortehanii De Wild. [unknown]
  • Commelina beniniensis P.Beauv. [unknown]
  • Lamprodithyros beniniensis Hassk. [unknown]
  • Aneilema lujae De Wild. & T.Durand [unknown]

Description

Aneilema beniniense (also called Beniniense, 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 beniniense 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 beniniense 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 beniniense is a perennial herb that grows in a variety of habitats, from dry to moist soils. It is propagated by seed, which should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil. The seed should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination occurs. Once established, the plant is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance.

Where to Find Aneilema beniniense

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

Aneilema beniniense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aneilema beniniense?

Aneilema beniniense

What is the common name of Aneilema beniniense?

No common name

What is the natural habitat of Aneilema beniniense?

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,

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