Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Species:
malmeana
ID:
534576

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Chodat) B.Eriksen

Source:
cmp

Year:
1993

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000533908

Common Names

  • Ancylotropis malmeana
  • Malme's Ancylotropis
  • Malme's False-broom

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Description

Ancylotropis malmeana (also called Malme's 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 malmeana is an ornamental plant used in gardens and flower beds. It is also used as a medicinal plant, as it has anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, and antispasmodic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ancylotropis malmeana is a small white flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, slender stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ancylotropis malmeana 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 malmeana

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

Ancylotropis malmeana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ancylotropis malmeana?

Ancylotropis malmeana

What is the common name of Ancylotropis malmeana?

Malmeana Ancylotropis

What is the growth habit of Ancylotropis malmeana?

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-2636813: Based on the initial data import
Robert Hippolyte Chodat (1865-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chodat' in the authors string.
Bente Eriksen (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.Eriksen' in the authors string.