Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Oxalidales
Genus:
Species:
abyssinicum
ID:
566097

Status:
valid

Authors:
Steud. ex A.Rich.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1847

Citation Micro:
Tent. Fl. Abyss. 1: 122 (1847)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000565429

Common Names

  • Biophytum abyssinicum
  • Abyssinian Biophytum
  • Abyssinian Plant

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Synonyms

  • Acetosella abyssinica Kuntze [unknown]
  • Biophytum reinwardtii abyssinicum (A.Rich.) Steenis [unknown]
  • Biophytum reinwardtii abyssinicum Steen [unknown]

Description

Biophytum abyssinicum (also called Abyssinian Biophytum, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 15 cm tall. It is native to Ethiopia and is found in wet meadows and swamps. It has narrow leaves and small white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Biophytum abyssinicum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a source of food, fuel, and medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Biophytum abyssinicum are small and white. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Biophytum abyssinicum is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows best in moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is usually done by division or by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained, sandy soil. Division should be done in early spring or autumn.

Where to Find Biophytum abyssinicum

Biophytum abyssinicum can be found in Ethiopia.

Biophytum abyssinicum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Biophytum abyssinicum?

Biophytum abyssinicum

What is the common name of Biophytum abyssinicum?

Abyssinian

What is the natural habitat of Biophytum abyssinicum?

Tropical rainforests

Species in the Biophytum genus

Biophytum abyssinicum, Biophytum adiantoides, Biophytum aeschynomenifolia, Biophytum albizzioides, Biophytum amazonicum, Biophytum antioquiense, Biophytum bolivianum, Biophytum boussingaultii, Biophytum calophyllum, Biophytum cardonaei, Biophytum castum, Biophytum chocoense, Biophytum columbianum, Biophytum commersonii, Biophytum congestiflorum, Biophytum cowanii, Biophytum crassipes, Biophytum dendroides, Biophytum dormiens, Biophytum falcifolium, Biophytum forsythii, Biophytum foxii, Biophytum fruticosum, Biophytum globuliflorum, Biophytum gracile, Biophytum heinrichsae, Biophytum helenae, Biophytum hermannii, Biophytum hildebrandtii, Biophytum huilense, Biophytum insigne, Biophytum intermedium, Biophytum jessenii, Biophytum juninense, Biophytum kassneri, Biophytum kayae, Biophytum lindsaeifolium, Biophytum longibracteatum, Biophytum longipedunculatum, Biophytum lourteigiae, Biophytum luetzelburgii, Biophytum macropodum, Biophytum macrorrhizum, Biophytum madurense, Biophytum mapirense, Biophytum microphyllum, Biophytum mimosella, Biophytum molle, Biophytum mucronatum, Biophytum mutisii,

Species in the Oxalidaceae family

Averrhoa dolichocarpa, Averrhoa leucopetala, Averrhoa bilimbi, Averrhoa carambola, Averrhoa microphylla, Biophytum abyssinicum, Biophytum adiantoides, Biophytum aeschynomenifolia, Biophytum albizzioides, Biophytum amazonicum, Biophytum antioquiense, Biophytum bolivianum, Biophytum boussingaultii, Biophytum calophyllum, Biophytum cardonaei, Biophytum castum, Biophytum chocoense, Biophytum columbianum, Biophytum commersonii, Biophytum congestiflorum, Biophytum cowanii, Biophytum crassipes, Biophytum dendroides, Biophytum dormiens, Biophytum falcifolium, Biophytum forsythii, Biophytum foxii, Biophytum fruticosum, Biophytum globuliflorum, Biophytum gracile, Biophytum heinrichsae, Biophytum helenae, Biophytum hermannii, Biophytum hildebrandtii, Biophytum huilense, Biophytum insigne, Biophytum intermedium, Biophytum jessenii, Biophytum juninense, Biophytum kassneri, Biophytum kayae, Biophytum lindsaeifolium, Biophytum longibracteatum, Biophytum longipedunculatum, Biophytum lourteigiae, Biophytum luetzelburgii, Biophytum macropodum, Biophytum macrorrhizum, Biophytum madurense, Biophytum mapirense,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2676099: Based on the initial data import
Ernst Gottlieb von Steudel (1783-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steud.' in the authors string.
Achille Richard (1794-1852): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Rich.' in the authors string.