Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Commelinales
Genus:
Species:
forskaolii
ID:
340483

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kunth

Source:
wcs

Year:
1843

Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. 4: 71 (1843)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000339815

Common Names

  • Aneilema forskaolii
  • Forskaol's Aneilema
  • Forskaol's False Spiderwort

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Synonyms

  • Aneilema aequinoctiale minor C.B.Clarke [unknown]
  • Aneilema ehrenbergii C.B.Clarke [unknown]
  • Aneilema tacazzeanum Hochst. ex A.Rich. [unknown]
  • Commelina ebracteata Ehrenb. ex Schweinf. [unknown]
  • Commelina paniculata Vahl [illegitimate]
  • Lamprodithyros ehrenbergii Hassk. [unknown]
  • Lamprodithyros tacazzeanus Hassk. [unknown]

Description

Aneilema forskaolii (also called Forskål's aneilema, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands. It has long, narrow leaves with pointed tips, and its flowers are small and yellow. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as near streams and in forests.

Uses & Benefits

Aneilema forskaolii 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

Aneilema forskaolii has yellow flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aneilema forskaolii 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 forskaolii

Aneilema forskaolii can be found in the tropical forests of India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia.

Aneilema forskaolii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aneilema forskaolii?

Aneilema forskaolii

What is the common name of Aneilema forskaolii?

No common name

What is the natural habitat of Aneilema forskaolii?

Tropical rainforest

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