Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
africanus
ID:
536738

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1862

Citation Micro:
Gen. Pl. 1: 244 (1862)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000536070

Common Names

  • African Anulophus
  • African Anulophus
  • African Anulophus

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Description

Aneulophus africanus (also called African Aneulophus, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Africa. It has a basal rosette of leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in moist meadows, grasslands, and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Aneulophus africanus is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and flowerbeds. It is also used for its medicinal properties, which are used to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Aneulophus africanus is a small, yellowish-green flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aneulophus africanus is a perennial plant that grows from rhizomes. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and partial shade. Propagation is by division of the rhizomes in early spring or by seed.

Where to Find Aneulophus africanus

Aneulophus africanus can be found in tropical Africa.

Aneulophus africanus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aneulophus africanus?

Aneulophus africanus

What is the common name of Aneulophus africanus?

African aneulophus

What is the natural habitat of Aneulophus africanus?

Woodland and shady areas

Species in the Aneulophus genus

Species in the Erythroxylaceae family

Aneulophus africanus, Aneulophus congoensis, Erythroxylum acrobeles, Erythroxylum acuminatum, Erythroxylum acutum, Erythroxylum affine, Erythroxylum alaternifolium, Erythroxylum amazonicum, Erythroxylum amplifolium, Erythroxylum amplum, Erythroxylum ampullaceum, Erythroxylum anceps, Erythroxylum andrei, Erythroxylum anguifugum, Erythroxylum annamense, Erythroxylum apiculatum, Erythroxylum areolatum, Erythroxylum argentinum, Erythroxylum armatum, Erythroxylum arrojadoi, Erythroxylum australe, Erythroxylum badium, Erythroxylum banaoense, Erythroxylum bangii, Erythroxylum baracoense, Erythroxylum barbatum, Erythroxylum bequaertii, Erythroxylum betulaceum, Erythroxylum bezerrae, Erythroxylum bicolor, Erythroxylum boinense, Erythroxylum boivinianum, Erythroxylum bradeanum, Erythroxylum brennae, Erythroxylum brevipes, Erythroxylum buxifolium, Erythroxylum buxus, Erythroxylum caatingae, Erythroxylum cambodianum, Erythroxylum campestre, Erythroxylum campinense, Erythroxylum capitatum, Erythroxylum carthagenense, Erythroxylum cassinoides, Erythroxylum cataractarum, Erythroxylum catharinense, Erythroxylum cincinnatum, Erythroxylum citrifolium, Erythroxylum clarense, Erythroxylum coca,

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