Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
atropella
ID:
377688

Status:
valid

Authors:
Stapf

Source:
wcs

Year:
1894

Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London, Bot. 4: 173 (1894)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000377020

Common Names

  • Atropel Acranthera
  • Acranthera atropella
  • Atropel Acranthera

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Description

Acranthera atropella (also called Atropic acranthera, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Africa. It has a upright growth habit and can grow up to 1.5 meters tall. It is found in open woodlands and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Acranthera atropella is used as an ornamental plant and as a source of fuelwood.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Acranthera atropella is a small, yellow-green, star-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single, long, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acranthera atropella is a perennial herb native to tropical Asia. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept at a temperature of at least 21°C. Cuttings should be taken from the stem and planted in a well-draining soil. The plant should be kept in a warm, sunny location and watered regularly.

Where to Find Acranthera atropella

Acranthera atropella can be found in tropical Africa, Madagascar, and the Mascarene Islands.

Acranthera atropella FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acranthera atropella?

Acranthera atropella

What type of plant is Acranthera atropella?

It is a shrub

What are the uses of Acranthera atropella?

It is used as an ornamental plant and in traditional medicine

Species in the Acranthera genus

Acranthera abbreviata, Acranthera anamallica, Acranthera athroophlebia, Acranthera atropella, Acranthera aurantiaca, Acranthera axilliflora, Acranthera bullata, Acranthera capitata, Acranthera ceylanica, Acranthera didymocarpa, Acranthera endertii, Acranthera frutescens, Acranthera grandiflora, Acranthera hallieri, Acranthera hirtostipula, Acranthera involucrata, Acranthera johannis-winkleri, Acranthera lanceolata, Acranthera longipes, Acranthera longipetiolata, Acranthera maculata, Acranthera megaphylla, Acranthera monantha, Acranthera nieuwenhuisii, Acranthera ophiorhizoides, Acranthera parviflora, Acranthera philippensis, Acranthera ruttenii, Acranthera salmonea, Acranthera siamensis, Acranthera siliquosa, Acranthera simalurensis, Acranthera sinensis, Acranthera strigosa, Acranthera tomentosa, Acranthera variegata, Acranthera velutinervia, Acranthera yatesii, Acranthera philippinensis, Acranthera burmanica, Acranthera virescens, Acranthera hoangii, Acranthera collina,

Species in the Rubiaceae family

Acranthera abbreviata, Acranthera anamallica, Acranthera athroophlebia, Acranthera atropella, Acranthera aurantiaca, Acranthera axilliflora, Acranthera bullata, Acranthera capitata, Acranthera ceylanica, Acranthera didymocarpa, Acranthera endertii, Acranthera frutescens, Acranthera grandiflora, Acranthera hallieri, Acranthera hirtostipula, Acranthera involucrata, Acranthera johannis-winkleri, Acranthera lanceolata, Acranthera longipes, Acranthera longipetiolata, Acranthera maculata, Acranthera megaphylla, Acranthera monantha, Acranthera nieuwenhuisii, Acranthera ophiorhizoides, Acranthera parviflora, Acranthera philippensis, Acranthera ruttenii, Acranthera salmonea, Acranthera siamensis, Acranthera siliquosa, Acranthera simalurensis, Acranthera sinensis, Acranthera strigosa, Acranthera tomentosa, Acranthera variegata, Acranthera velutinervia, Acranthera yatesii, Acranthera philippinensis, Acranthera burmanica, Acranthera virescens, Acranthera hoangii, Acranthera collina, Acrobotrys discolor, Acrosynanthus jamaicensis, Acrosynanthus latifolius, Acrosynanthus minor, Acrosynanthus ovatus, Acrosynanthus parvifolius, Acrosynanthus revolutus,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2373: Based on the initial data import
Otto Stapf (1857-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stapf' in the authors string.