Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
butayei
ID:
410818

Status:
valid

Authors:
De Wild.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1906

Citation Micro:
Ann. Mus. Congo Belge, Bot. , sér. 5, 1: 312 (1906)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000410150

Common Names

  • Butayei Thomandersia
  • Butayei Thomandersia Vine
  • Thomandersia Butayei

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Description

Thomandersia butayei (also called Butaye's Thomandersia, among many other common names) is an evergreen, perennial shrub native to tropical Africa. It has ovate leaves and produces small, white flowers. It is found in moist forests, along riverbanks and in other areas with high humidity.

Uses & Benefits

Thomandersia butayei is used as an ornamental plant and as a source of food and fodder.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Thomandersia butayei is a small, white, star-shaped flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings have a rosette of narrow, grass-like leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Thomandersia butayei is a shrub that can reach up to 2 m in height. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Thomandersia butayei

Thomandersia butayei is found in tropical Africa.

Thomandersia butayei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Thomandersia butayei?

Thomandersia butayei

What is the family of Thomandersia butayei?

Acanthaceae

What is the common name of Thomandersia butayei?

Butay's Thomandersia

References

IPNI record: 56166-1: Originally associated with wfo-0000782371
The Plant List version 1.0, record: kew-320868: Originally associated with wfo-0000782371
The Plant List version 1.1, record: kew-320868: Originally associated with wfo-0000782371
Émile Auguste Joseph De Wildeman (1866-1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'De Wild.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:56166-1: 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].