Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
alboviolaceum
ID:
538060

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Benoist) E.Hossain

Source:
cmp

Year:
1972

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 31: 378 (1972)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000537392



Common Names

  • Anisosepalum alboviolaceum
  • White Violet Anisosepalum
  • Violet Anisosepalum


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Synonyms

  • Staurogyne alboviolacea grandiflora Benoist [unknown]
  • Staurogyne alboviolacea alboviolacea [unknown]

Description

Anisosepalum alboviolaceum (also called White-violet Anisosepalum, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South Africa. It has white flowers and grows in dry, rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Anisosepalum alboviolaceum is a medicinal plant used to treat fever, headache, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Anisosepalum alboviolaceum sub. gracilius (E.Hossain) Champl.
Anisosepalum alboviolaceum sub. alboviolaceum

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Anisosepalum alboviolaceum is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals, and the seed is a small, black, ovoid seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anisosepalum alboviolaceum can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix at a depth of 1/4 inch and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and rooted in a well-draining soil mix. The plants should be kept in a warm, bright location and watered regularly.

Where to Find Anisosepalum alboviolaceum

Anisosepalum alboviolaceum is a species of plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is found in Madagascar and the Comoros. It is found in montane and submontane forests.

Anisosepalum alboviolaceum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Anisosepalum alboviolaceum?

Anisosepalum alboviolaceum

What is the common name of Anisosepalum alboviolaceum?

White-Violet Anisosepalum

What is the natural habitat of Anisosepalum alboviolaceum?

Tropical rainforests

Species in the Acanthaceae family

Acanthopale macrocarpa, Acanthopale confertiflora, Acanthopale decempedalis, Acanthopale laxiflora, Acanthopale madagascariensis, Acanthopale pubescens, Acanthopale aethiogermanica, Acanthopale breviceps, Acanthopale cuneifolia, Acanthopale ramiflora, Acanthopale perrieri, Acanthopale humblotii, Acanthopsis carduifolia, Acanthopsis disperma, Acanthopsis glauca, Acanthopsis hoffmannseggiana, Acanthopsis horrida, Acanthopsis scullyi, Acanthopsis spathularis, Acanthopsis disperma, Acanthopsis tuba, Acanthopsis ludoviciana, Acanthopsis adamanticola, Acanthopsis dispermoides, Acanthopsis erosa, Acanthopsis dregeana, Acanthopsis tetragona, Acanthopsis glandulopalmata, Acanthopsis insueta, Acanthopsis nitida, Acanthopsis pagodiformis, Acanthopsis glabra, Acanthopsis villosa, Acanthus austromontanus, Acanthus greuterianus, Acanthus kulalensis, Acanthus arboreus, Acanthus carduaceus, Acanthus caroli-alexandri, Acanthus caudatus, Acanthus dioscoridis, Acanthus ebracteatus, Acanthus eminens, Acanthus flexicaulis, Acanthus gaed, Acanthus guineensis, Acanthus hirsutus, Acanthus hungaricus, Acanthus ilicifolius, Acanthus latisepalus,

References

Raymond Benoist (1881-1970): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benoist' in the authors string.
A.B.M.Enayet Hossain (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.Hossain' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.