Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
senegalensis
ID:
539561

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Walp.) Bhandari

Source:
cmp

Year:
1965

Citation Micro:
Bull. Bot. Surv. India 6: 327 (1965)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000538893

Common Names

  • Anticharis Senegalensis
  • Senegalese Anticharis
  • Senegalese Club-Rush

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Synonyms

  • Anticharis linearis Hochst. ex Asch. [unknown]

Description

Anticharis senegalensis (also called Senegal Anticharis, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 1.5 meters in height. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in dry, open woodlands and savannas. The leaves are oblong and lanceolate with a leathery texture and the flowers are small and white.

Uses & Benefits

Anticharis senegalensis is an ornamental plant that is often used in landscaping. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases, fever, and malaria.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Anticharis senegalensis has a small, white flower with six petals and a yellow center. Its seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anticharis senegalensis is a perennial evergreen tree that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers moist soils and full sun to partial shade. It can tolerate some drought but will not tolerate standing water. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in a moist, well-drained soil in spring or early summer. To propagate by cuttings, take cuttings in spring or early summer and root in moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Anticharis senegalensis

Anticharis senegalensis is found in tropical regions of West Africa.

Anticharis senegalensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Anticharis senegalensis?

Anticharis senegalensis

What is the common name of Anticharis senegalensis?

Senegal Anticharis

What is the natural habitat of Anticharis senegalensis?

It is found in dry grasslands, scrub, and rocky areas.

Species in the Scrophulariaceae family

Alonsoa acutifolia, Alonsoa auriculata, Alonsoa caulialata, Alonsoa hirsuta, Alonsoa honoraria, Alonsoa linearis, Alonsoa meridionalis, Alonsoa minor, Alonsoa pallida, Alonsoa peduncularis, Alonsoa serrata, Alonsoa unilabiata, Ameroglossum pernambucense, Ameroglossum manoel-felixii, Ameroglossum alatum, Ameroglossum asperifolium, Ameroglossum bicolor, Ameroglossum fulniorum, Ameroglossum genaroanum, Ameroglossum intermedium, Ameroglossum xukuruorum, Androya decaryi, Antherothamnus pearsonii, Anticharis arabica, Anticharis ebracteata, Anticharis glandulosa, Anticharis imbricata, Anticharis inflata, Anticharis juncea, Anticharis scoparia, Anticharis senegalensis, Anticharis namibensis, Anticharis kaokoensis, Anticharis angolensis, Aptosimum albomarginatum, Aptosimum arenarium, Aptosimum decumbens, Aptosimum elongatum, Aptosimum eriocephalum, Aptosimum glandulosum, Aptosimum gossweileri, Aptosimum indivisum, Aptosimum lineare, Aptosimum marlothii, Aptosimum molle, Aptosimum neglectum, Aptosimum patulum, Aptosimum procumbens, Aptosimum pumilum, Aptosimum spinescens,

References

Wilhelm Gerhard Walpers (1816-1853): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Walp.' in the authors string.
Madan Mal Bhandari (1929-2011): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bhandari' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:798978-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].