Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Species:
usambarensis
ID:
573013

Status:
valid

Authors:
Warb.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1895

Citation Micro:
Pflanzenw. Ost-Afrikas , C: 180 (1895)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000572345

Common Names

  • Brochoneura usambarensis
  • Usambarensis Brochoneura
  • Usambarensis Brochoneura Usambarensis

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Description

Brochoneura usambarensis (also called 'Usambarensis Brochoneura' and 'Usambarensis Brochoneuraceae', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant found in Madagascar. It is a small, terrestrial plant with long, thin, curved leaves and small, yellow-green flowers with purple stripes. It grows in humid, shady areas, often on the trunks of trees.

Uses & Benefits

Brochoneura usambarensis is used in traditional medicine to treat fever and malaria, and as a diuretic. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Brochoneura usambarensis is a yellow-orange color and has a bell-shaped form. The seed is a small, dark-brown, three-angled nut. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Brochoneura usambarensis is a terrestrial orchid native to Africa. It prefers a well-drained soil and full sun or partial shade. Propagation is by division or by seed. The seed should be sown on a well-drained medium and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Brochoneura usambarensis

Brochoneura usambarensis is native to Tanzania and can be found in montane forests.

Brochoneura usambarensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Brochoneura usambarensis?

Brochoneura usambarensis

What type of plant is Brochoneura usambarensis?

It is a species of flowering plant in the family Acanthaceae.

Where is Brochoneura usambarensis found?

It is found in Tanzania.

Species in the Brochoneura genus

Species in the Myristicaceae family

Bicuiba oleifera, Brochoneura usambarensis, Coelocaryon botryoides, Coelocaryon oxycarpum, Coelocaryon preussii, Coelocaryon sphaerocarpum, Compsoneura anoriensis, Compsoneura atopa, Compsoneura capitellata, Compsoneura claroensis, Compsoneura cuatrecasasii, Compsoneura debilis, Compsoneura diazii, Compsoneura excelsa, Compsoneura lapidiflora, Compsoneura mexicana, Compsoneura mutisii, Compsoneura racemosa, Compsoneura rigidifolia, Compsoneura schultesiana, Compsoneura sprucei, Compsoneura trianae, Compsoneura ulei, Doyleanthus arillata, Endocomia canarioides, Endocomia macrocoma, Endocomia rufirachis, Endocomia virella, Gymnacranthera bancana, Gymnacranthera canarica, Gymnacranthera contracta, Gymnacranthera farquhariana, Gymnacranthera forbesii, Gymnacranthera maliliensis, Gymnacranthera ocellata, Haematodendron glabrum, Horsfieldia ampla, Horsfieldia ampliformis, Horsfieldia amplomontana, Horsfieldia amygdalina, Horsfieldia androphora, Horsfieldia angularis, Horsfieldia aruana, Horsfieldia atjehensis, Horsfieldia australiana, Horsfieldia basifissa, Horsfieldia borneensis, Horsfieldia brachiata, Horsfieldia carnosa, Horsfieldia clavata,

References

Otto Warburg (1859-1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Warb.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:585631-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.