Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
congolanus
ID:
538818

Status:
valid

Authors:
(De Wild. & T.Durand) Brummitt

Source:
cmp

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 45: 710 (1990)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000538150



Common Names

  • Congolese Anomacanthus
  • Congo Anomacanthus
  • Congolese Anomacanthus


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Description

Anomacanthus congolanus (also called Congo anomacanthus, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Central Africa. It has a spreading crown and a short trunk with a grayish-brown bark. The leaves are simple, alternate, oblong-lanceolate, and serrate. It grows in humid tropical forests and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Anomacanthus congolanus is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Anomacanthus congolanus has small yellow flowers, with the seeds being small and black. The seedlings are small and have a thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anomacanthus congolanus is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination. Division should be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Anomacanthus congolanus

Anomacanthus congolanus is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar. It can be found in tropical and subtropical dry forests and woodlands.

Anomacanthus congolanus FAQ

What is the common name of Anomacanthus congolanus?

Congo Anomacanthus

What is the natural habitat of Anomacanthus congolanus?

Tropical forests

What is the scientific classification of Anomacanthus congolanus?

Kingdom: Plantae, Order: Asparagales, Family: Orchidaceae, Genus: Anomacanthus, Species: A. congolanus

Species in the Anomacanthus genus

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

Émile Auguste Joseph De Wildeman (1866-1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'De Wild.' in the authors string.
Théophile Alexis Durand (1855-1912): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.Durand' in the authors string.
Richard Kenneth Brummitt (1937-2013): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brummitt' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.