Status:
valid
Authors:
(Bonati) T.Yamaz.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1980
Citation Micro:
J. Jap. Bot. 55: 1 (1980)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000533873
Common Names
- Harmand's Ancistrostylis
- Ancistrostylis
- Harmand's
Description
Ancistrostylis harmandii (also called Harmand's ancistrostylis, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to tropical regions of Africa and Asia. It grows to a height of up to 2 m and has white flowers. It prefers humid, shady habitats and can be found in rainforests and moist forests.
Uses & Benefits
Ancistrostylis harmandii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases, wounds, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ancistrostylis harmandii flowers are small and white, with three petals. The seeds are small, dark brown, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single seed leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ancistrostylis harmandii is a deciduous shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 5-9.
Where to Find Ancistrostylis harmandii
Ancistrostylis harmandii can be found in tropical rainforests in Africa, Asia, and Australia.
Ancistrostylis harmandii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ancistrostylis harmandii?
Ancistrostylis harmandii
What is the common name of Ancistrostylis harmandii?
Harmand's Ancistrostylis
What is the family of Ancistrostylis harmandii?
Asteraceae
Species in the Ancistrostylis genus
Species in the Plantaginaceae family
Acanthorrhinum ramosissimum,
Adenosma annamense,
Adenosma bracteosum,
Adenosma camphoratum,
Adenosma cordifolium,
Adenosma debilis,
Adenosma elsholtzioides,
Adenosma glutinosum,
Adenosma hirsutum,
Adenosma indianum,
Adenosma inopinatum,
Adenosma javanicum,
Adenosma macrophyllum,
Adenosma malabaricum,
Adenosma microcephalum,
Adenosma muelleri,
Adenosma nelsonioides,
Adenosma papuana,
Adenosma punctata,
Adenosma retusilobum,
Adenosma subrepens,
Adenosma ternata,
Adenosma thorelii,
Agathelpis adunca,
Agathelpis brevifolia,
Agathelpis mucronata,
Albraunia foveopilosa,
Albraunia fugax,
Albraunia psilosperma,
Anamaria heterophylla,
Anarrhinum bellidifolium,
Anarrhinum corsicum,
Anarrhinum duriminium,
Anarrhinum forsskaolii,
Anarrhinum fruticosum,
Anarrhinum intermedium,
Anarrhinum laxiflorum,
Anarrhinum longipedicellatum,
Anarrhinum orientale,
Anarrhinum pedatum,
Anarrhinum forskaohlii,
Ancistrostylis harmandii,
Angelonia acuminatissima,
Angelonia alternifolia,
Angelonia angustifolia,
Angelonia arguta,
Angelonia biflora,
Angelonia bisaccata,
Angelonia blanchetii,
Angelonia campestris,
References
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:798917-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].