Afrohybanthus enneaspermus - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
enneaspermus
ID:
1331365
Status:
valid
Authors:
(L.) Flicker
Source:
ipni
Year:
2015
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 230: 47 (2015)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001343819
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Afrohybanthus enneaspermus (also called Afrohybanthus enneaspermus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Acanthaceae family. It is native to East Africa and is found in dry deciduous forests and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Afrohybanthus enneaspermus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for medicinal purposes, such as treating fever, coughs, and colds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Afrohybanthus enneaspermus is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is small and black, with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small and delicate, with a single leaf and a small root system.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Afrohybanthus enneaspermus can be propagated by seed or stem cuttings. It prefers a well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C.
Where to Find Afrohybanthus enneaspermus
Afrohybanthus enneaspermus is native to the tropical forests of East Africa. It can be found in Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda.
Afrohybanthus enneaspermus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Afrohybanthus enneaspermus?
Afrohybanthus enneaspermus
What is the common name of Afrohybanthus enneaspermus?
Nine-spined Hybanthus
What is the native range of Afrohybanthus enneaspermus?
Tanzania
Species in the Afrohybanthus genus
Afrohybanthus buxifolius, Afrohybanthus aurantiacus, Afrohybanthus caffer, Afrohybanthus densifolius, Afrohybanthus enneaspermus, Afrohybanthus fasciculatus, Afrohybanthus nyassensis, Afrohybanthus pseudodanguyanus, Afrohybanthus ramosissimus, Afrohybanthus serratus, Afrohybanthus stellarioides, Afrohybanthus travancoricus, Afrohybanthus tsavoensis, Afrohybanthus verbi-divini, Afrohybanthus indicus,
Species in the Violaceae family
Agatea lecointei, Agatea longipedicellata, Agatea macrobotrys, Agatea pancheri, Agatea rufotomentosa, Agatea schlechteri, Agatea veillonii, Agatea violaris, Allexis batangae, Allexis cauliflora, Allexis obanensis, Allexis zygomorpha, Amphirrhox grandifolia, Amphirrhox longifolia, Anchietea exalata, Anchietea frangulifolia, Anchietea peruviana, Anchietea pyrifolia, Anchietea raimondii, Anchietea selloviana, Anchietea suma, Anchietea ferrucciae, Anchietea ballardii, Calyptrion arboreum, Calyptrion carthagenense, Calyptrion pubescens, Calyptrion volubile, Decorsella paradoxa, Fusispermum laxiflorum, Fusispermum minutiflorum, Fusispermum rubrolignosum, Hybanthopsis bahiensis, Hybanthus albus, Hybanthus austrocaledonicus, Hybanthus caledonicus, Hybanthus cymulosus, Hybanthus debilissimus, Hybanthus domingensis, Hybanthus durus, Hybanthus epacroides, Hybanthus galeottii, Hybanthus graminifolius, Hybanthus havanensis, Hybanthus heterosepalus, Hybanthus leptopus, Hybanthus leucanthus, Hybanthus micranthus, Hybanthus mossamedensis, Hybanthus paraguariensis, Hybanthus parviflorus,
References
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Benjamin J. Flicker: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Flicker' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77150392-1: Based on the initial data import