Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Species:
holstii
ID:
375347

Status:
valid

Authors:
Engl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1898

Citation Micro:
Monogr. Afrik. Pflanzen-Fam. 1: 41 (1898)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000374679

Common Names

  • Myrianthus Holstii
  • African Breadfruit
  • Holst's Myrianthus

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Synonyms

  • Myrianthus mildbraedii Peter [unknown]
  • Myrianthus holstii quinquesectus Engl. [unknown]

Description

Myrianthus holstii (also called Holst's myrianthus, among many other common names) is a shrub with small, yellow flowers. It is native to Africa and can be found in moist, forested soils.

Uses & Benefits

Myrianthus holstii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a ground cover in dry areas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Myrianthus holstii is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a white, bell-shaped flower at the top.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Myrianthus holstii can be propagated by seed or division. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in a well-drained soil mix and keep the soil moist. Division is best done in the spring or early summer. Dig up the plant and carefully divide the clumps of roots and replant the divisions in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Myrianthus holstii

Myrianthus holstii can be found in Central and South America.

Myrianthus holstii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Myrianthus holstii?

Myrianthus holstii

What is the common name of Myrianthus holstii?

Holst's myrianthus

Where is Myrianthus holstii found?

It is found in Africa

Species in the Urticaceae family

Archiboehmeria atrata, Astrothalamus reticulatus, Australina flaccida, Australina pusilla, Australina pusilla, Boehmeria aspera, Boehmeria balslevii, Boehmeria beyeri, Boehmeria brevirostris, Boehmeria bullata, Boehmeria burgeriana, Boehmeria caudata, Boehmeria celtidifolia, Boehmeria clidemioides, Boehmeria conica, Boehmeria cylindrica, Boehmeria densiflora, Boehmeria depauperata, Boehmeria didymogyne, Boehmeria dura, Boehmeria egregia, Boehmeria excelsa, Boehmeria grandis, Boehmeria hamiltoniana, Boehmeria helferi, Boehmeria heterophylla, Boehmeria holosericea, Boehmeria japonica, Boehmeria kiusiana, Boehmeria kurzii, Boehmeria lanceolata, Boehmeria martii, Boehmeria multiflora, Boehmeria nakashimae, Boehmeria nivea, Boehmeria ourantha, Boehmeria pavonii, Boehmeria penduliflora, Boehmeria pilosiuscula, Boehmeria platanifolia, Boehmeria polystachya, Boehmeria radiata, Boehmeria ramiflora, Boehmeria repens, Boehmeria rugosissima, Boehmeria siamensis, Boehmeria sieboldiana, Boehmeria spicigera, Boehmeria splitgerbera, Boehmeria ternifolia,

References

Adolf Engler (1844-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engl.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:854742-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.