Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
lewallei
ID:
538066

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bamps

Source:
cmp

Year:
1972

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Natl. Belg. 42: 301 (1972)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000537398



Common Names

  • Anisosepalum lewallei
  • Lewalle's Anisosepalum
  • Lewalle Anisosepalum


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Description

Anisosepalum lewallei (also called Lewalle'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 lewallei 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.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Anisosepalum lewallei 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 lewallei is a tropical tree native to South and Southeast Asia. It is a medium-sized tree, growing up to 15 m tall. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from young, healthy shoots and planted in a moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Anisosepalum lewallei

Anisosepalum lewallei 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 lewallei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Anisosepalum lewallei?

Anisosepalum lewallei

What is the common name of Anisosepalum lewallei?

Lewalle's Anisosepalum

What is the natural habitat of Anisosepalum lewallei?

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,

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