Status:
valid
Authors:
Planch.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1850
Citation Micro:
Linnaea 23: 431 (1850)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000618027
Common Names
- Connarus blanchetii
- Blanchetii Connarus
- Blanchetii's Connarus
Synonyms
- Schmidelia bahiensis Turcz. [unknown]
- Connarus blanchetii blanchetii [unknown]
Description
Connarus blanchetii (also called Blanchet's Connarus, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub with a rounded crown. It is native to Asia and is found in tropical forests and grasslands. It has a grey-brown bark, and its leaves are oval-shaped and have a pointed tip.
Uses & Benefits
Connarus blanchetii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating digestive and respiratory ailments.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Connarus blanchetii var. laurifolius (Baker) Forero
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Connarus blanchetii has small white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Connarus blanchetii is a tropical plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and partial shade. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be planted in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in a moist soil mix.
Where to Find Connarus blanchetii
Connarus blanchetii is native to Africa and is found in moist forests and grasslands.
Connarus blanchetii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Connarus blanchetii?
Connarus blanchetii
What is the common name of Connarus blanchetii?
Blanchet's Connar
What is the natural habitat of Connarus blanchetii?
Moist deciduous forests
Species in the Connarus genus
Connarus vulcanicus,
Connarus africanus,
Connarus agamae,
Connarus andamanicus,
Connarus annamensis,
Connarus bariensis,
Connarus beyrichii,
Connarus blanchetii,
Connarus brachybotryosus,
Connarus bracteosovillosus,
Connarus celatus,
Connarus championii,
Connarus cochinchinensis,
Connarus conchocarpus,
Connarus congolanus,
Connarus cordatus,
Connarus coriaceus,
Connarus costaricensis,
Connarus culionensis,
Connarus cuneifolius,
Connarus detersoides,
Connarus detersus,
Connarus ecuadorensis,
Connarus elsae,
Connarus erianthus,
Connarus euphlebius,
Connarus fasciculatus,
Connarus favosus,
Connarus ferrugineus,
Connarus gabonensis,
Connarus grandifolius,
Connarus grandis,
Connarus griffonianus,
Connarus guggenheimii,
Connarus impressinervis,
Connarus incomptus,
Connarus jaramilloi,
Connarus kingii,
Connarus lambertii,
Connarus lamii,
Connarus latifolius,
Connarus lentiginosus,
Connarus longipetalus,
Connarus longistipitatus,
Connarus lucens,
Connarus marginatus,
Connarus marlenei,
Connarus martii,
Connarus megacarpus,
Connarus monocarpos,
Species in the Connaraceae family
Agelaea annobonensis,
Agelaea baronii,
Agelaea borneensis,
Agelaea claessensii,
Agelaea conraui,
Agelaea gabonensis,
Agelaea insignis,
Agelaea macrophylla,
Agelaea palmata,
Agelaea paradoxa,
Agelaea pentagyna,
Agelaea poggeana,
Agelaea rubiginosa,
Agelaea trinervis,
Burttia prunoides,
Cnestidium bakerianum,
Cnestidium froesii,
Cnestidium guianense,
Cnestidium rufescens,
Cnestis bomiensis,
Cnestis corniculata,
Cnestis ferruginea,
Cnestis macrantha,
Cnestis macrophylla,
Cnestis mannii,
Cnestis mildbraedii,
Cnestis palala,
Cnestis polyphylla,
Cnestis racemosa,
Cnestis uncata,
Cnestis urens,
Cnestis yangambiensis,
Connarus vulcanicus,
Connarus africanus,
Connarus agamae,
Connarus andamanicus,
Connarus annamensis,
Connarus bariensis,
Connarus beyrichii,
Connarus blanchetii,
Connarus brachybotryosus,
Connarus bracteosovillosus,
Connarus celatus,
Connarus championii,
Connarus cochinchinensis,
Connarus conchocarpus,
Connarus congolanus,
Connarus cordatus,
Connarus coriaceus,
Connarus costaricensis,