Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
tablensis
ID:
1303015

Status:
valid

Authors:
T.F.Daniel

Source:
Catalogue of the Plants of Madagascar (Tropicos)

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Proc. Calif. Acad. Sci. , ser. 4, 62: 451 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001315469





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Description

Anisotes tablensis (also called 'Tabl Anisotes', among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to the tropical forests of India, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh. It has a slender stem and grows up to 3 meters in height. Its leaves are simple and its flowers are yellowish-white. It is found in tropical forests, swamps, and along rivers.

Uses & Benefits

Anisotes tablensis has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber for furniture and construction.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Anisotes tablensis has small, white flowers with yellow anthers and a yellow stigma. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anisotes tablensis is a shrub that can be propagated from stem cuttings. To propagate, take a cutting from a healthy stem and remove the lower leaves. Place the cutting in a pot filled with moist soil and place it in a warm, bright location. Keep the soil moist and the cutting should root in a few weeks.

Where to Find Anisotes tablensis

Anisotes tablensis is native to Madagascar and can be found in the rainforest regions of the island.

Anisotes tablensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Anisotes tablensis?

Anisotes tablensis

What are the common names of Anisotes tablensis?

Common names of Anisotes tablensis include wild olive and African olive.

Where is Anisotes tablensis found?

Anisotes tablensis is found in tropical Africa, from Senegal to Ethiopia.

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

Thomas Franklin Daniel (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.F.Daniel' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77155347-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.