Status:
valid
Authors:
Faden
Source:
ipni
Year:
2012
Citation Micro:
Fl. Trop. E. Africa , Commelin.: 121 (2012)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001332281
Common Names
- Aneilema Termitarium
- Termitarium Aneilema
- Aneilema
Description
Aneilema termitarium (also called Termite 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 termitarium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Aneilema termitarium has small, yellow flowers, with a single seed in each seed capsule. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Aneilema termitarium 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 termitarium
Aneilema termitarium is native to tropical Africa.
Aneilema termitarium FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aneilema termitarium?
Aneilema termitarium
What is the common name of Aneilema termitarium?
Termite aneilema
What is the natural habitat of Aneilema termitarium?
Aneilema termitarium 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,