Afrohybanthus indicus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
indicus
ID:
1332624
Status:
valid
Authors:
S.K.Kamble & B.J.Patil
Source:
ipni
Year:
2016
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 252: 69 (2016)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001345078
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Afrohybanthus indicus (also called Indian Afrohybanthus, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 10 m tall. It is native to the tropical rainforests of South Asia, where it is found in the understory of the forest. It has large, leathery leaves and yellow-green flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Afrohybanthus indicus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Afrohybanthus indicus is a small, yellow-green or white flower with three petals. The seed is a small, dark brown seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, dark green and have a single, upright stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Afrohybanthus indicus can be propagated from seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature branches and planted in a well-draining soil mix. The soil should be kept moist but not soggy. Both seed and cuttings should be kept in a warm, sunny spot.
Where to Find Afrohybanthus indicus
Afrohybanthus indicus is native to India and can be found in moist, shady forests.
Afrohybanthus indicus FAQ
What is the common name of Afrohybanthus indicus?
Indicus Afrohybanthus
What is the scientific name of Afrohybanthus indicus?
Afrohybanthus indicus
What is the natural habitat of Afrohybanthus indicus?
Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests
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
Suhas Kundlik Kamble: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.K.Kamble' in the authors string.
Bhimrao Janaedan Patil: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.J.Patil' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77153736-1: Based on the initial data import