Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
briarti
ID:
184542

Status:
valid

Authors:
(De Wild.) Baker f.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1929

Citation Micro:
Legum. Trop. Africa: 421 (1929)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000183871

Common Names

  • Sphenostylis
  • African Star Apple
  • African Star Grass

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Synonyms

  • Vigna matengoana Harms [valid]
  • Vigna homblei De Wild. [valid]
  • Sphenostylis wildemaniana Baker f. [valid]
  • Vigna briarti De Wild. [valid]

Description

Sphenostylis briarti (also called 'Briart's Sphenostylis', among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Africa. It is a small herb, growing up to 0.5 m in height, with a branched stem. It has small, oval leaves and yellow flowers. It is found in open areas, such as grasslands and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Sphenostylis briarti is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sphenostylis briarti has small, yellow flowers with five petals and long, narrow seed pods. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sphenostylis briarti is a small shrub that can reach a height of up to 1 m. It is native to South Africa and is found in dry, rocky areas. It can be propagated from seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. The seedlings should be thinned to a spacing of 30 cm apart. It can also be propagated from cuttings.

Where to Find Sphenostylis briarti

Sphenostylis briarti is native to West Africa and can be found in the tropical rainforests of Cameroon, Gabon, and Nigeria.

Sphenostylis briarti FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sphenostylis briarti?

Sphenostylis briarti

What is the common name of Sphenostylis briarti?

Sphenostylis

What is the natural habitat of Sphenostylis briarti?

Tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

Émile Auguste Joseph De Wildeman (1866-1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'De Wild.' in the authors string.
Edmund Gilbert Baker (1864-1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker f.' in the authors string.