Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
fruticosus
ID:
833470

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gürke

Source:
wcs

Year:
1895

Citation Micro:
Pflanzenw. Ost-Afrikas , C: 346 (1895)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000832805

Common Names

  • Aeollanthus fruticosus
  • Fruticosus Aeollanthus
  • Fruticosus Orchid

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Description

Aeollanthus fruticosus (also called shrubby aeollanthus, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 2 meters in height. It has small, leathery leaves and small white flowers. Native to Southeast Asia, it grows in moist forests and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Aeollanthus fruticosus is a small to medium-sized shrub, commonly used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It has a rounded crown and can reach a height of 2 m. The leaves are pinnate, with 7–11 leaflets. The flowers are small, yellow-green, and appear in the spring. The fruit is a samara, with a single seed encased in a thin, papery wing.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aeollanthus fruticosus has small, white flowers with yellow centers that appear in the spring. Its seeds are small and winged, and its seedlings have a single stem with opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aeollanthus fruticosus is a tropical plant that prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed in the spring or summer. Cuttings can also be taken in the spring and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Aeollanthus fruticosus

Aeollanthus fruticosus can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Italy, Spain, and Portugal.

Aeollanthus fruticosus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aeollanthus fruticosus?

Aeollanthus fruticosus

What is the common name of Aeollanthus fruticosus?

Shrubby Aeollanthus

What is the natural habitat of Aeollanthus fruticosus?

Tropical rainforests

Species in the Aeollanthus genus

Aeollanthus haumannii, Aeollanthus rydingianus, Aeollanthus abyssinicus, Aeollanthus alternatus, Aeollanthus ambustus, Aeollanthus angolensis, Aeollanthus angustifolius, Aeollanthus breviflorus, Aeollanthus buchnerianus, Aeollanthus candelabrum, Aeollanthus caudatus, Aeollanthus cucullatus, Aeollanthus densiflorus, Aeollanthus elsholtzioides, Aeollanthus engleri, Aeollanthus fruticosus, Aeollanthus holstii, Aeollanthus homblei, Aeollanthus lisowskii, Aeollanthus lobatus, Aeollanthus myrianthus, Aeollanthus namibiensis, Aeollanthus neglectus, Aeollanthus paradoxus, Aeollanthus parvifolius, Aeollanthus petiolatus, Aeollanthus pinnatifidus, Aeollanthus plicatus, Aeollanthus pubescens, Aeollanthus rehmannii, Aeollanthus repens, Aeollanthus rivularis, Aeollanthus saxatilis, Aeollanthus sedoides, Aeollanthus serpiculoides, Aeollanthus stuhlmannii, Aeollanthus suaveolens, Aeollanthus subacaulis, Aeollanthus subintegrus, Aeollanthus trifidus, Aeollanthus tuberosus, Aeollanthus ukamensis, Aeollanthus viscosus, Aeollanthus zanzibaricus,

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,

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