Status:
valid
Authors:
(De Wild.) J.Léonard
Source:
ildis
Year:
1957
Citation Micro:
Mém. Acad. Roy. Sci. Outre-Mer, Cl. Sci. Nat. Méd., Collect. 8vo, n.s., 30(2): 218 (1957)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000211904
Common Names
- Briey's Anthonotha
- Anthonotha Brieyi
- Briey's Baphia
Synonyms
- Macrolobium brieyi De Wild. [valid]
Description
Anthonotha brieyi (also called Anthonotha brieyiana, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree, growing up to 10 m tall. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Anthonotha brieyi is used as a medicinal plant for treating a variety of ailments, including fever, malaria, and dysentery. It is also used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Anthonotha brieyi is a small, yellow-green, bell-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, thin stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Anthonotha brieyi is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is native to Angola and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. It is an evergreen shrub that grows to a height of 1-3 m. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Anthonotha brieyi
Anthonotha brieyi can be found in tropical Africa, from Senegal to Ethiopia and south to Angola.
Anthonotha brieyi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Anthonotha brieyi?
Anthonotha brieyi
What type of plant is Anthonotha brieyi?
Herbaceous perennial
Where does Anthonotha brieyi grow?
It is native to South Africa
Species in the Anthonotha genus
Anthonotha acuminata,
Anthonotha brieyi,
Anthonotha cladantha,
Anthonotha crassifolia,
Anthonotha ferruginea,
Anthonotha fragrans,
Anthonotha gilletii,
Anthonotha lamprophylla,
Anthonotha macrophylla,
Anthonotha noldeae,
Anthonotha pynaertii,
Anthonotha stipulacea,
Anthonotha trunciflora,
Anthonotha xanderi,
Anthonotha mouandzae,
Anthonotha wijmacampensis,
Anthonotha pellegrinii,
Species in the Fabaceae family