Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Species:
insignis
ID:
534575

Status:
valid

Authors:
(A.W.Benn.) B.Eriksen

Source:
cmp

Year:
1993

Citation Micro:
Pl. Syst. Evol. 186: 49 (1993)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000533907

Common Names

  • Ancylotropis insignis
  • Distinctive Ancylotropis
  • Distinctive False-broom

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Synonyms

  • Monnina piauhensis Chodat [unknown]
  • Monnina insignis A.W.Benn. [unknown]

Description

Ancylotropis insignis (also called showy ancylotropis, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the borage family Boraginaceae. It is native to Africa, and it grows in dry, sunny places. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a stem with a few branches. The leaves are lanceolate and the flowers are bright blue.

Uses & Benefits

Ancylotropis insignis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a traditional medicine for treating fever, stomachache, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Ancylotropis insignis is white, with a single spikelet. The seed is a small, round nut, and the seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ancylotropis insignis 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 Ancylotropis insignis

Ancylotropis insignis is native to tropical and subtropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Ancylotropis insignis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ancylotropis insignis?

Ancylotropis insignis

What is the common name of Ancylotropis insignis?

Insignis Ancylotropis

What is the growth habit of Ancylotropis insignis?

It is an annual or perennial herbaceous plant that grows in clumps or tufts.

Species in the Ancylotropis genus

Species in the Polygalaceae family

Acanthocladus brasiliensis, Acanthocladus guayaquilensis, Acanthocladus moyanoi, Acanthocladus scleroxylon, Acanthocladus tehuelchum, Acanthocladus colombianus, Acanthocladus dukei, Acanthocladus pulcherrimus, Acanthocladus santosii, Acanthocladus dichromus, Ancylotropis insignis, Ancylotropis malmeana, Asemeia grandiflora, Asemeia ignatii, Asemeia ilheotica, Asemeia lindmaniana, Asemeia marquesiana, Asemeia martiana, Asemeia monninoides, Asemeia parietaria, Asemeia pohliana, Asemeia rhodoptera, Asemeia glabra, Asemeia hirsuta, Asemeia apopetala, Asemeia echinosperma, Asemeia hondurana, Asemeia securidaca, Asemeia sphaerospora, Asemeia tonsa, Asemeia acuminata, Asemeia extraaxillaris, Asemeia galmeri, Asemeia hebeclada, Asemeia mollis, Asemeia monticola, Asemeia ovata, Asemeia pseudohebeclada, Asemeia tobatiensis, Asemeia violacea, Asemeia floribunda, Atroxima afzeliana, Atroxima liberica, Badiera cubensis, Badiera fuertesii, Badiera oblongata, Badiera penaea, Badiera propinqua, Badiera virgata, Badiera subrhombifolia,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2636812: Based on the initial data import
Alfred William Bennett (1833-1902): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.W.Benn.' in the authors string.
Bente Eriksen (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.Eriksen' in the authors string.