Polysphaeria aethiopica - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
aethiopica
ID:
280844
Status:
valid
Authors:
Verdc.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1980
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 35: 128 (1980)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000280176
Common Names
- Aethiopica Polysphaeria
- Aethiopica Ivy
- Aethiopica Aralia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Polysphaeria aethiopica (also called 'Ethiopian Aralia', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree with a rounded crown and a single trunk. It is native to Ethiopia and typically grows in rainforests and other moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Polysphaeria aethiopica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Polysphaeria aethiopica is white in color and has five petals. The seed is small, round and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Polysphaeria aethiopica can be propagated from stem cuttings. Place the cuttings in a container filled with moist soil and keep the soil moist. The cuttings should root in a few weeks. Once the roots are established, the plant can be transplanted to a larger pot or into the garden.
Where to Find Polysphaeria aethiopica
Polysphaeria aethiopica is native to tropical regions of Africa.
Polysphaeria aethiopica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Polysphaeria aethiopica?
Polysphaeria aethiopica
What is the common name of Polysphaeria aethiopica?
Ethiopian Polysphaeria
What type of plant is Polysphaeria aethiopica?
Fungus
Species in the Polysphaeria genus
Polysphaeria acuminata, Polysphaeria aethiopica, Polysphaeria arbuscula, Polysphaeria braunii, Polysphaeria capuronii, Polysphaeria cleistocalyx, Polysphaeria dischistocalyx, Polysphaeria grandiflora, Polysphaeria grandis, Polysphaeria hirta, Polysphaeria lanceolata, Polysphaeria lepidocarpa, Polysphaeria macrantha, Polysphaeria macrophylla, Polysphaeria maxima, Polysphaeria multiflora, Polysphaeria ovata, Polysphaeria parvifolia, Polysphaeria pedunculata, Polysphaeria subnudifaux, Polysphaeria tubulosa, Polysphaeria ntemii, Polysphaeria harrisii, Polysphaeria ribauensis,
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-162609: Based on the initial data import
Bernard Verdcourt (1925-2011): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Verdc.' in the authors string.