Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
vollesenii
ID:
336625

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Bridson) Lantz

Source:
wcs

Year:
2004

Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 146: 279 (2004)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000335957

Common Names

  • Afrocanthium vollesenii
  • Vollesen's Afrocanthium
  • African Orchid

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Synonyms

  • Canthium vollesenii Bridson [valid]

Description

Afrocanthium vollesenii (also called Vollesen's Afrocanthium, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herb native to Africa. It has small, narrow leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in dry, sunny areas, such as rocky hillsides and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Afrocanthium vollesenii is used as a traditional medicine for treating fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as a dye for fabrics and as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Afrocanthium vollesenii are white, with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small, black and shiny, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Afrocanthium vollesenii can be propagated by seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist. For cuttings, take a stem cutting with a few leaves and place it in a rooting hormone. Plant the cutting in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist.

Where to Find Afrocanthium vollesenii

Afrocanthium vollesenii can be found in tropical forests in Africa.

Afrocanthium vollesenii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Afrocanthium vollesenii?

Afrocanthium vollesenii

What are the common names of Afrocanthium vollesenii?

African wild olive, African olive, wild olive

What is the natural habitat of Afrocanthium vollesenii?

Afrocanthium vollesenii is found in dry woodlands, savannas, and grasslands in Africa

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-216331: Based on the initial data import
Diane Mary Bridson (b.1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bridson' in the authors string.
Henrik Lantz: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lantz' in the authors string.