Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Commelinales
Genus:
Species:
ephemerum
ID:
1319826

Status:
valid

Authors:
Faden

Source:
ipni

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Fl. Trop. E. Africa , Commelin.: 74 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001332280

Common Names

  • Aneilema Ephemerum
  • Ephemerum Aneilema
  • Aneilema

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Description

Aneilema ephemerum (also called Short-lived Aneilema, among many other common names) is an annual herb with white flowers. It is native to tropical Africa and grows in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Aneilema ephemerum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aneilema ephemerum has small, yellow flowers, with a single seed in each seed capsule. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aneilema ephemerum is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is best to sow the seeds in spring or early summer, and the plants will flower in late summer or early fall. The plants should be spaced about 12 inches apart.

Where to Find Aneilema ephemerum

Aneilema ephemerum can be found in India, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, and China.

Aneilema ephemerum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aneilema ephemerum?

Aneilema ephemerum

What is the common name of Aneilema ephemerum?

Ephemeral aneilema

What is the natural habitat of Aneilema ephemerum?

Aneilema ephemerum is found in moist, shady areas in tropical and subtropical regions.

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

Robert Bruce Faden (b.1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Faden' in the authors string.