Status:
valid
Authors:
C.R.Huxley & Jebb
Source:
wcs
Year:
1991
Citation Micro:
Blumea 36: 27 (1991)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000219452
Common Names
- Anthorrhiza recurvispina
- Camel's Foot
- Camel's Foot Tree
Description
Anthorrhiza recurvispina (also called Recurved-spine Anthorrhiza, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Himalayas, and is found in moist forests and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Anthorrhiza recurvispina has been used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases, as an antiseptic, and as an analgesic. It has also been used as a dye and as a food preservative.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Anthorrhiza recurvispina are yellow and have five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Anthorrhiza recurvispina is a shrub or small tree, growing up to 8 m tall. It is propagated from seed, which should be sown in spring. It prefers a sunny position and well-drained soil.
Where to Find Anthorrhiza recurvispina
Anthorrhiza recurvispina is native to tropical Asia, from India to China, and is also found in the Philippines.
Anthorrhiza recurvispina FAQ
What is the scientific name of Anthorrhiza recurvispina?
Anthorrhiza recurvispina
What is the common name of Anthorrhiza recurvispina?
Golden-flowered box-orange
What is the natural habitat of Anthorrhiza recurvispina?
It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, including China, India, and Thailand.
Species in the Anthorrhiza genus
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,