Anthocleista potalioides - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
potalioides
ID:
749203
Status:
valid
Authors:
J.J.de Wilde
Source:
ksu
Year:
2011
Citation Micro:
Blumea 56: 3 (2011)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000748536
Common Names
- Anthocleista potalioides
- Potalioides Anthocleista
- Potalioides Anthocleista
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Anthocleista potalioides (also called Potalioides anthocleista, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Africa. It grows to a height of 2–4 m and has oval leaves. Its flowers are white or pink and are arranged in a raceme. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Anthocleista potalioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Anthocleista potalioides is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round-shaped seed. The seedlings are thin and have a greenish-white color.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Anthocleista potalioides is a hardy, evergreen shrub that can be propagated from cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly and fertilize once a month during the growing season.
Where to Find Anthocleista potalioides
Anthocleista potalioides is native to Africa, and can be found in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Cameroon, and Gabon.
Anthocleista potalioides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Anthocleista potalioides?
Anthocleista potalioides
What is the common name of Anthocleista potalioides?
Potalioides Anthocleista
What is the natural habitat of Anthocleista potalioides?
Tropical rainforests in Africa
Species in the Anthocleista genus
Anthocleista amplexicaulis, Anthocleista djalonensis, Anthocleista grandiflora, Anthocleista inermis, Anthocleista laxiflora, Anthocleista liebrechtsiana, Anthocleista longifolia, Anthocleista madagascariensis, Anthocleista microphylla, Anthocleista nobilis, Anthocleista obanensis, Anthocleista procera, Anthocleista scandens, Anthocleista schweinfurthii, Anthocleista vogelii, Anthocleista potalioides,
Species in the Gentianaceae family
Adenolisianthus arboreus, Anthocleista amplexicaulis, Anthocleista djalonensis, Anthocleista grandiflora, Anthocleista inermis, Anthocleista laxiflora, Anthocleista liebrechtsiana, Anthocleista longifolia, Anthocleista madagascariensis, Anthocleista microphylla, Anthocleista nobilis, Anthocleista obanensis, Anthocleista procera, Anthocleista scandens, Anthocleista schweinfurthii, Anthocleista vogelii, Anthocleista potalioides, Aripuana cullmaniorum, Bartonia paniculata, Bartonia verna, Bartonia virginica, Bisgoeppertia robustior, Bisgoeppertia gracilis, Bisgoeppertia scandens, Blackstonia acuminata, Blackstonia grandiflora, Blackstonia imperfoliata, Blackstonia perfoliata, Calolisianthus amplissimus, Calolisianthus pedunculatus, Canscora alata, Canscora andrographioides, Canscora concanensis, Canscora diffusa, Canscora heteroclita, Canscora macrocalyx, Canscora pauciflora, Canscora perfoliata, Canscora roxburghii, Canscora schultesii, Canscora stricta, Canscora bidoupensis, Canscora bhatiana, Canscora shrirangiana, Canscora ciathula, Canscora tetraptera, Celiantha bella, Celiantha chimantensis, Celiantha imthurniana, Centaurium ameghinoi,
References
Jan Jacobus Friedrich Egmond de Wilde (b.1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.J.de Wilde' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77111440-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.