Gymnomitrion africanum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
africanum
ID:
1523616
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Steph.) Horik.
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
1943
Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotaxonomica et Geobotanica. 13: 212. 1943
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000009616
Common Names
- Gymnomitrion africanum
- African Sedge
- African Saw-toothed Sedge
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Gymnomitrion africanum (also called African Gymnomitrion, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the family Apocynaceae. It is a shrub with green, leathery leaves and white flowers. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in dry and moist forests, as well as in coastal areas.
Uses & Benefits
Gymnomitrion africanum is used for ornamental purposes in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Gymnomitrion africanum has small white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Gymnomitrion africanum can be propagated by division or by seed. The rhizomes should be divided in spring or early summer. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and plant them out in the summer.
Where to Find Gymnomitrion africanum
Gymnomitrion africanum can be found in parts of Africa, including parts of Kenya, Tanzania, and Ethiopia.
Gymnomitrion africanum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gymnomitrion africanum?
Gymnomitrion africanum
What is the common name of Gymnomitrion africanum?
African Mitrula
What is the natural habitat of Gymnomitrion africanum?
Gymnomitrion africanum is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa
Species in the Gymnomitriaceae family
Acrolophozia sulcata, Acrolophozia fuegiana, Acrolophozia pectinata, Cryptocoleopsis imbricata, Gymnomitrion bolivianum, Gymnomitrion minutulum, Gymnomitrion nigrum, Gymnomitrion subintegrum, Gymnomitrion concinnatum, Gymnomitrion corallioides, Gymnomitrion laceratum, Gymnomitrion obtusatum, Gymnomitrion pacificum, Gymnomitrion crenulatum, Gymnomitrion mucrophorum, Gymnomitrion crenatilobum, Gymnomitrion sinense, Gymnomitrion moralesae, Gymnomitrion verrucosum, Gymnomitrion strictum, Gymnomitrion setaceum, Gymnomitrion atrofilum, Gymnomitrion obtusum, Gymnomitrion mucronulatum, Gymnomitrion noguchianum, Gymnomitrion obtusilobum, Gymnomitrion truncato-apiculata, Gymnomitrion adustum, Gymnomitrion africanum, Gymnomitrion alpinum, Gymnomitrion asperulatum, Gymnomitrion brevissimum, Gymnomitrion commutatum, Gymnomitrion crystallocaulon, Gymnomitrion faurieanum, Gymnomitrion fissum, Gymnomitrion incompletum, Gymnomitrion kamchaticum, Gymnomitrion parvitextum, Gymnomitrion revolutum, Gymnomitrion rubidum, Gymnomitrion schusterianum, Gymnomitrion sichuanicum, Marsupella arctica, Marsupella boeckii, Marsupella bolanderi, Marsupella condensata, Marsupella emarginata, Marsupella funckii, Marsupella paroica,
References
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 100407765: Based on data supplied by Bryonames