Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
brieyi
ID:
212575

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

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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.

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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 Fabaceae family