Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Species:
preussii
ID:
375352

Status:
valid

Authors:
Engl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1894

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 20: 149 (1894)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000374684

Common Names

  • Myrianthus Preussii
  • Preuss's Myrianthus
  • African Breadfruit

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Synonyms

  • Myrianthus laurentii De Wild. [unknown]
  • Myrianthus talbotii Rendle [unknown]
  • Myrianthus gracilis Engl. [unknown]
  • Myrianthus elegans Engl. [unknown]
  • Myrianthus preussii preussii [unknown]
  • Myrianthus seretii De Wild. [unknown]
  • Myrianthus preussii seretii (De Wild.) Ruiter [unknown]

Description

Myrianthus preussii (also called Preuss'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 preussii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant in traditional medicine. It is also used as a food source and for making paper.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Myrianthus preussii 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 preussii 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 preussii

Myrianthus preussii can be found in tropical Africa.

Myrianthus preussii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Myrianthus preussii?

Myrianthus preussii

What is the common name of Myrianthus preussii?

Preuss' myrianthus

Where is Myrianthus preussii 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:854743-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.