Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Commelinales
Genus:
Species:
sebitense
ID:
340634

Status:
valid

Authors:
Faden

Source:
wcs

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Smithsonian Contr. Bot. 76: 110 (1991)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000339966

Common Names

  • Aneilema sebitense
  • Sebit Aneilema
  • Sebitense

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Description

Aneilema sebitense (also called Sebit Aneilema, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to East Africa. It has long, narrow leaves and small white flowers. It is found in grasslands, woodlands, and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Aneilema sebitense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aneilema sebitense has small, white flowers with a yellow center and a pleasant aroma. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are long and thin with a single stem and two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aneilema sebitense is a perennial herb that grows in moist to wet soils in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Division can be done in the spring or fall. The rhizomes should be divided into sections with at least two buds each. Plant the sections in a moist soil mix and keep them moist until established.

Where to Find Aneilema sebitense

Aneilema sebitense is native to tropical Africa. It can be found in the countries of Angola, Cameroon, Congo, Gabon, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Liberia, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, and Togo.

Aneilema sebitense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aneilema sebitense?

Aneilema sebitense

What is the common name of Aneilema sebitense?

Sebit aneilema

What is the natural habitat of Aneilema sebitense?

Aneilema sebitense is found in tropical and subtropical forests in Africa

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