Status:
valid
Authors:
Curran
Source:
wcs
Year:
1884
Citation Micro:
Bull. Calif. Acad. Sci. 1: 4 (1884)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000265408
Common Names
- Acanthomintha lanceolata
- Lanceolata Acanthomintha
- Acanthomintha
Description
Acanthomintha lanceolata (also called Wild Coffee, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with white flowers and dark green leaves. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Acanthomintha lanceolata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a pleasant aroma and is used to make perfumes and fragrances. The leaves and bark are used to make a medicinal tea that is used to treat fever, headache, and stomach ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Acanthomintha lanceolata are white, with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Acanthomintha lanceolata can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a well-draining soil mix. It prefers full sun to partial shade and regular watering.
Where to Find Acanthomintha lanceolata
Acanthomintha lanceolata is native to tropical Africa and can be found in moist forests and along riverbanks.
Acanthomintha lanceolata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Acanthomintha lanceolata?
Acanthomintha lanceolata
What is the family of Acanthomintha lanceolata?
Lamiaceae
What is the common name of Acanthomintha lanceolata?
Lance-leaved Acanthomintha
Species in the Acanthomintha genus
Species in the Lamiaceae family
Acanthomintha duttonii,
Acanthomintha ilicifolia,
Acanthomintha lanceolata,
Acanthomintha obovata,
Acanthoprasium frutescens,
Acanthoprasium integrifolium,
Achyrospermum aethiopicum,
Achyrospermum africanum,
Achyrospermum axillare,
Achyrospermum carvalhoi,
Achyrospermum ciliatum,
Achyrospermum cryptanthum,
Achyrospermum dasytrichum,
Achyrospermum densiflorum,
Achyrospermum erythobotrys,
Achyrospermum fruticosum,
Achyrospermum laterale,
Achyrospermum micranthum,
Achyrospermum mildbraedii,
Achyrospermum oblongifolium,
Achyrospermum parviflorum,
Achyrospermum purpureum,
Achyrospermum schimperi,
Achyrospermum schlechteri,
Achyrospermum seychellarum,
Achyrospermum tisserantii,
Achyrospermum urens,
Achyrospermum wallichianum,
Achyrospermum scandens,
Acinos alpinus,
Acrotome angustifolia,
Acrotome fleckii,
Acrotome hispida,
Acrotome inflata,
Acrotome mozambiquensis,
Acrotome pallescens,
Acrotome tenuis,
Acrotome thorncroftii,
Acrymia ajugiflora,
Aegiphila aracaensis,
Aegiphila hystricina,
Aegiphila aculeifera,
Aegiphila alba,
Aegiphila anomala,
Aegiphila arcta,
Aegiphila australis,
Aegiphila bogotensis,
Aegiphila boliviana,
Aegiphila brachiata,
Aegiphila bracteolosa,