Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
galanae
ID:
749137

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Baden) Vollesen

Source:
ksu

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Fl. Trop. E. Africa , Acanth.(2): 660 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000748470



Common Names

  • Anisotes galanae
  • Galanae Anisotes
  • Galanae Anisotes Vine


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Description

Anisotes galanae (also called Galana Anisotes, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the legume family, Fabaceae. It is native to South America. It grows in dry, open areas such as rocky slopes and ridges.

Uses & Benefits

Anisotes galanae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal herb to treat various ailments. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Anisotes galanae is a small, white, bell-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have two leaflets.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anisotes galanae can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a well-drained soil mix. Division can be done in the spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into several sections, each with a few roots and some leaves. The sections should be replanted in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Anisotes galanae

Anisotes galanae is native to tropical Asia.

Anisotes galanae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Anisotes galanae?

Anisotes galanae

What is the common name of Anisotes galanae?

Galana Anisotes

What is the natural habitat of Anisotes galanae?

Tropical rainforests in Africa

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

Kaj Børge Vollesen (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vollesen' in the authors string.
Claus Baden (1952-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baden' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77109776-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.