Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
mairei
ID:
534564

Status:
valid

Authors:
Craib

Source:
cmp

Year:
1919

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 11: 267 (1919)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000533896

Common Names

  • Ancylostemon mairei
  • Maire's Ancylostemon
  • Maire's False-broom

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Synonyms

  • Ancylostemon mairei mairei [unknown]

Description

Ancylostemon mairei (also called Maire's ancylostemon, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the borage family Boraginaceae. It is native to Southeast Asia, and it grows in humid, tropical forests. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a stem with a few branches. The leaves are lanceolate and the flowers are bright blue.

Uses & Benefits

Ancylostemon mairei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a traditional medicine for treating fever, stomachache, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ancylostemon mairei has small, yellow flowers with yellow anthers and a single style. The seeds are small, dark brown and round. The seedlings are small with narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ancylostemon mairei is a deciduous shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 5-9.

Where to Find Ancylostemon mairei

Ancylostemon mairei is native to tropical and subtropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Ancylostemon mairei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ancylostemon mairei?

Ancylostemon mairei

What is the common name of Ancylostemon mairei?

Maire's Ancylostemon

What is the growth habit of Ancylostemon mairei?

It is an annual or perennial herbaceous plant that grows in clumps or tufts.

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