Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Commelinales
Genus:
Species:
minutiflorum
ID:
1319828

Status:
valid

Authors:
Faden

Source:
ipni

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Fl. Trop. E. Africa , Commelin.: 126 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001332282

Common Names

  • Aneilema Minutiflorum
  • Minutiflorum Aneilema
  • Aneilema

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Description

Aneilema minutiflorum (also called Small-flowered 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 minutiflorum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aneilema minutiflorum 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 minutiflorum 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 minutiflorum

Aneilema minutiflorum is native to tropical Africa.

Aneilema minutiflorum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aneilema minutiflorum?

Aneilema minutiflorum

What is the common name of Aneilema minutiflorum?

Small-flowered aneilema

What is the natural habitat of Aneilema minutiflorum?

Aneilema minutiflorum 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.