Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
somalensis
ID:
517382

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Chiov.) R.A.Levin

Source:
cmp

Year:
2002

Citation Micro:
Novon 12: 62 (2002)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000516714

Common Names

  • Somalensis Acleisanthes
  • Somali Acleisanthes
  • Somali Water-willow

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Synonyms

  • Boerhavia somalensis (Chiov.) Govaerts [unknown]
  • Commicarpus somalensis (Chiov.) J.-P.Lebrun & Stork [unknown]
  • Selinocarpus somalensis Chiov. [unknown]

Description

Acleisanthes somalensis (also called Somali acleisanthes, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Nyctaginaceae. It is native to the Cerrado vegetation of Brazil, and is found in rocky habitats at elevations of up to 1,000 m.

Uses & Benefits

Acleisanthes somalensis is used as an ornamental plant in rock gardens and flower beds. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases, stomach pain, and fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Acleisanthes somalensis is a small, yellow-green flower with a white center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green plant with a single stem and long, thin leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acleisanthes somalensis can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining, sandy soil mix and kept moist until germination. Division should be done in the spring or fall when the plant is actively growing. The plant should be carefully dug up and divided into smaller clumps which can then be replanted in a moist, sandy soil mix.

Where to Find Acleisanthes somalensis

Acleisanthes somalensis can be found in the Northern Cape province of South Africa.

Acleisanthes somalensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acleisanthes somalensis?

Acleisanthes somalensis

What is the family of Acleisanthes somalensis?

Amaranthaceae

What is the common name of Acleisanthes somalensis?

Somali Globe Amaranth

Species in the Nyctaginaceae family

Abronia alba, Abronia alpina, Abronia ameliae, Abronia ammophila, Abronia angustifolia, Abronia argillosa, Abronia bigelovii, Abronia bolackii, Abronia carnea, Abronia crux-maltae, Abronia elliptica, Abronia fragrans, Abronia gracilis, Abronia latifolia, Abronia macrocarpa, Abronia maritima, Abronia mellifera, Abronia micrantha, Abronia minor, Abronia nana, Abronia nealleyi, Abronia parviflora, Abronia pogonantha, Abronia turbinata, Abronia umbellata, Abronia villosa, Abronia insularis, Abronia neurophylla, Abronia platyphylla, Abronia variabilis, Acleisanthes acutifolia, Acleisanthes angustifolia, Acleisanthes anisophylla, Acleisanthes chenopodioides, Acleisanthes crassifolia, Acleisanthes diffusa, Acleisanthes lanceolata, Acleisanthes longiflora, Acleisanthes nana, Acleisanthes nevadensis, Acleisanthes obtusa, Acleisanthes palmeri, Acleisanthes parvifolia, Acleisanthes purpusiana, Acleisanthes somalensis, Acleisanthes undulata, Acleisanthes wrightii, Allionia choisyi, Allionia incarnata, Allionia viscida,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2618110: Based on the initial data import
Emilio Chiovenda (1871-1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chiov.' in the authors string.
Rachel Ann Levin (b.1973): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.A.Levin' in the authors string.