Vantanea minor - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
minor
ID:
423067
Status:
valid
Authors:
Benth.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1853
Citation Micro:
Hooker's J. Bot. Kew Gard. Misc. 5: 99 (1853)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000422399
Common Names
- Vantanea Minor
- Minor Vantanea
- Vantanea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Vantanea minor (also called Minor Vantanea, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with a creeping rhizome. It is native to tropical Asia, Africa, and Australia. It is found in wet habitats such as marshes, swamps, and wet meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Vantanea minor is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating fever, headaches, and rheumatism.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Vantanea minor is a small, yellow-green flower. The seed is a small, dark-brown, ovoid berry. The seedlings are small, with dark green leaves and a white stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Vantanea minor can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil and kept moist. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into several sections and replanted in a well-drained soil.
Where to Find Vantanea minor
Vantanea minor can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and the Americas.
Vantanea minor FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vantanea minor?
Vantanea minor
What is the common name of Vantanea minor?
Small Vantanea
Where is Vantanea minor found?
Vantanea minor is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world.
Species in the Vantanea genus
Vantanea minor, Vantanea guianensis, Vantanea parviflora, Vantanea macrocarpa, Vantanea obovata, Vantanea paraensis, Vantanea peruviana, Vantanea occidentalis, Vantanea depleta, Vantanea barbourii, Vantanea spichigeri, Vantanea celativenia, Vantanea magdalenensis, Vantanea micrantha, Vantanea tuberculata, Vantanea compacta, Vantanea bahiaensis, Vantanea morii, Vantanea ovicarpa, Vantanea deniseae, Vantanea maculicarpa,
Species in the Humiriaceae family
Duckesia verrucosa, Endopleura uchi, Humiria balsamifera, Humiria crassifolia, Humiria fruticosa, Humiria wurdackii, Humiria crassifolia, Humiriastrum colombianum, Humiriastrum cuspidatum, Humiriastrum diguense, Humiriastrum liesneri, Humiriastrum mussunungense, Humiriastrum obovatum, Humiriastrum ottohuberi, Humiriastrum piraparanense, Humiriastrum excelsum, Humiriastrum procerum, Humiriastrum melanocarpum, Humiriastrum glaziovii, Humiriastrum mapiriense, Humiriastrum villosum, Humiriastrum dentatum, Humiriastrum subcrenatum, Humiriastrum spiritu-sancti, Hylocarpa heterocarpa, Sacoglottis gabonensis, Sacoglottis maguirei, Sacoglottis mattogrossensis, Sacoglottis guianensis, Sacoglottis cydonioides, Sacoglottis amazonica, Sacoglottis ceratocarpa, Sacoglottis trichogyna, Sacoglottis ovicarpa, Sacoglottis holdridgei, Schistostemon auyantepuiense, Schistostemon retusum, Schistostemon fernandezii, Schistostemon oblongifolium, Schistostemon reticulatum, Schistostemon dichotomum, Schistostemon macrophyllum, Schistostemon densiflorum, Schistostemon sylvaticus, Schistostemon auyantepuiensis, Vantanea minor, Vantanea guianensis, Vantanea parviflora, Vantanea macrocarpa, Vantanea obovata,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2457920: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.