Status:
valid
Authors:
Sainge & Kenfack
Source:
ipni
Year:
2015
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. (2015)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001341217
Common Names
- Kihansia Jengiensis
- Jengi Kihansia
- Jengi False Agave
Description
Kihansia jengiensis (also called African Daisy, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial herbaceous plant that is native to tropical Africa. It has a basal rosette of leaves with white daisy-like flowers. It is found in moist grasslands and savannas.
Uses & Benefits
Kihansia jengiensis is used as a food source for bees and other pollinators. It can also be used as an ornamental plant in landscaping and as a decorative plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Kihansia jengiensis has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. Its seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings are small, with a single cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Kihansia jengiensis is a tropical shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate occasional flooding. It is not frost tolerant.
Where to Find Kihansia jengiensis
Kihansia jengiensis is native to East Africa, including Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda.
Kihansia jengiensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Kihansia jengiensis?
Kihansia jengiensis
What is the common name of Kihansia jengiensis?
Jengi Tree
What is the natural habitat of Kihansia jengiensis?
Tropical rainforests
Species in the Kihansia genus
Species in the Triuridaceae family
Kihansia lovettii,
Kihansia jengiensis,
Kupea martinetugei,
Kupea jonii,
Lacandonia schismatica,
Lacandonia brasiliana,
Peltophyllum caudatum,
Peltophyllum luteum,
Sciaphila oligantha,
Sciaphila polygyna,
Sciaphila wariana,
Sciaphila nana,
Sciaphila densiflora,
Sciaphila megastyla,
Sciaphila micranthera,
Sciaphila multiflora,
Sciaphila papillosa,
Sciaphila janthina,
Sciaphila khasiana,
Sciaphila ledermannii,
Sciaphila winkleri,
Sciaphila tosaensis,
Sciaphila secundiflora,
Sciaphila purpurea,
Sciaphila quadribullifera,
Sciaphila ramosa,
Sciaphila schwackeana,
Sciaphila tenella,
Sciaphila thaidanica,
Sciaphila picta,
Sciaphila rubra,
Sciaphila aneitensis,
Sciaphila arfakiana,
Sciaphila consimilis,
Sciaphila corallophyton,
Sciaphila corniculata,
Sciaphila corymbosa,
Sciaphila albescens,
Sciaphila africana,
Sciaphila arcuata,
Sciaphila stellata,
Sciaphila jianfenglingensis,
Sciaphila betung-kerihunensis,
Sciaphila brevistyla,
Sciaphila inouei,
Sciaphila alba,
Sciaphila yakushimensis,
Sciaphila perrieri,
Sciaphila mwanihanensis,
Sciaphila madagascariensis,