Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
gabonensis
ID:
1320944

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sonké & Robbr.

Source:
ipni

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 169: 533 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001333398

Common Names

  • Sericanthe
  • African Daisy
  • Gabon Daisy

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Uses & Benefits

Sericanthe gabonensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, colds, and coughs.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Sericanthe gabonensis is white with a yellow center. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are small, oval-shaped with a pointed tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sericanthe gabonensis is a perennial herb that is easily propagated by stem cuttings. Take stem cuttings in spring or summer and root them in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide partial shade. The cuttings should root in 4-6 weeks.

Where to Find Sericanthe gabonensis

Sericanthe gabonensis can be found in tropical areas of Africa, from Gabon to Tanzania.

Sericanthe gabonensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sericanthe gabonensis?

Sericanthe gabonensis

What is the common name of Sericanthe gabonensis?

Sericanthe Gabonensis

What is the natural habitat of Sericanthe gabonensis?

Tropical rainforests

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

Elmar Robbrecht (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Robbr.' in the authors string.
Bonaventure Sonké (b.1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sonké' in the authors string.