Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
humbertii
ID:
538064

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Mildbr.) E.Hossain

Source:
cmp

Year:
1972

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 31: 377 (1972)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000537396



Common Names

  • Anisosepalum humbertii
  • Humbert's Anisosepalum
  • Humbert Anisosepalum


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Description

Anisosepalum humbertii (also called Humbert's 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 humbertii 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 humbertii sub. zambiense Champl.
Anisosepalum humbertii sub. humbertii

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Anisosepalum humbertii 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 humbertii 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 humbertii

Anisosepalum humbertii 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 humbertii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Anisosepalum humbertii?

Anisosepalum humbertii

What is the common name of Anisosepalum humbertii?

Humbert's Anisosepalum

What is the natural habitat of Anisosepalum humbertii?

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

Gottfried Wilhelm Johannes Mildbraed (1879-1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mildbr.' 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.