Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
erecta
ID:
523306

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Asch.) Hutch. & Dalziel

Source:
cmp

Year:
1927

Citation Micro:
Fl. W. Trop. Afr. 1: 118 (1927)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000522638

Common Names

  • Afrobrunnichia erecta
  • Erect Afrobrunnichia
  • Erect Afrobrunnichia

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Synonyms

  • Brunnichia africana erecta (Asch.) Büttner [unknown]
  • Brunnichia africana glabra Damm. [unknown]
  • Brunnichia congoensis Dammer [unknown]
  • Brunnichia erecta Asch. [unknown]

Description

Afrobrunnichia erecta (also called Upright Afrobrunnichia, among many other common names) is an evergreen tree with small, white flowers that grows in tropical regions. It is found in humid forests, on tree branches, and in shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Afrobrunnichia erecta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to make herbal tea and as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Afrobrunnichia erecta has small, white, star-shaped flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, dark brown, and have a smooth surface. Seedlings have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon and a pair of opposite, simple leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Afrobrunnichia erecta is a small, evergreen shrub that grows in dry, rocky areas. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a light, well-drained soil. The plants should be kept in a sunny location and watered regularly.

Where to Find Afrobrunnichia erecta

Afrobrunnichia erecta is native to the tropical forests of Africa and can be found in nurseries and online retailers that specialize in exotic plants.

Afrobrunnichia erecta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Afrobrunnichia erecta?

Afrobrunnichia erecta

What is the family of Afrobrunnichia erecta?

Fabaceae

What is the common name of Afrobrunnichia erecta?

Erect afrobrunnichia

Species in the Afrobrunnichia genus

Species in the Polygonaceae family

Acanthoscyphus parishii, Afrobrunnichia africana, Afrobrunnichia erecta, Antigonon flavescens, Antigonon guatimalense, Antigonon leptopus, Aristocapsa insignis, Atraphaxis intricata, Atraphaxis angustifolia, Atraphaxis aucheri, Atraphaxis avenia, Atraphaxis badghysi, Atraphaxis billardieri, Atraphaxis bracteata, Atraphaxis canescens, Atraphaxis caucasica, Atraphaxis compacta, Atraphaxis daghestanica, Atraphaxis decipiens, Atraphaxis frutescens, Atraphaxis grandiflora, Atraphaxis irtyschensis, Atraphaxis karataviensis, Atraphaxis kopetdagensis, Atraphaxis laetevirens, Atraphaxis macrocarpa, Atraphaxis manshurica, Atraphaxis muschketowii, Atraphaxis pungens, Atraphaxis pyrifolia, Atraphaxis rodinii, Atraphaxis seravschanica, Atraphaxis spinosa, Atraphaxis suaedifolia, Atraphaxis teretifolia, Atraphaxis virgata, Atraphaxis arianum, Atraphaxis atraphaxiforme, Atraphaxis toktogulicum, Brunnichia ovata, Calligonum acanthopterum, Calligonum aciferum, Calligonum aculeatum, Calligonum aequilaterale, Calligonum alaschanicum, Calligonum alatiforme, Calligonum alatum, Calligonum amoenum, Calligonum androssowii, Calligonum aphyllum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2624881: Based on the initial data import
Paul Friedrich August Ascherson (1834-1913): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Asch.' in the authors string.
John Hutchinson (1884-1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hutch.' in the authors string.
John McEwan Dalziel (1872-1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dalziel' in the authors string.