Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
tanganyikensis
ID:
659078

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.B.Clarke

Source:
cmp

Year:
1899

Citation Micro:
Fl. Trop. Afr. 5: 77 (1899)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000658410



Common Names

  • Tanganyikensis Dyschoriste
  • Tanganyika Dyschoriste
  • Tanzania Dyschoriste


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Description

Dyschoriste tanganyikensis (also called Tanganyika Snakeherb, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that is native to East Africa. It is a low-growing plant that typically reaches heights of 4-12 inches and has small, white flowers. It is found in open woods, fields, and roadsides and prefers moist, sandy soils.

Uses & Benefits

Dyschoriste tanganyikensis is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dyschoriste tanganyikensis has white flowers with a yellow center and a tubular shape. The seeds are small, black, and globular in shape. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dyschoriste tanganyikensis is a perennial herb that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. Water regularly and fertilize monthly during the growing season.

Where to Find Dyschoriste tanganyikensis

Dyschoriste tanganyikensis is native to Tanzania and can be found in moist, shady areas such as woodlands and swamps.

Dyschoriste tanganyikensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dyschoriste tanganyikensis?

Dyschoriste tanganyikensis

What is the common name of Dyschoriste tanganyikensis?

Tanganyika Dyschoriste

What type of plant is Dyschoriste tanganyikensis?

Herbaceous perennial

Species in the Dyschoriste genus

Dyschoriste keniensis, Dyschoriste kitongaensis, Dyschoriste sallyae, Dyschoriste tanzaniensis, Dyschoriste albiflora, Dyschoriste angusta, Dyschoriste augustifolia, Dyschoriste axillaris, Dyschoriste bayatensis, Dyschoriste bayensis, Dyschoriste boliviana, Dyschoriste burchellii, Dyschoriste capitata, Dyschoriste capricornis, Dyschoriste celebica, Dyschoriste ciliata, Dyschoriste clarkei, Dyschoriste costata, Dyschoriste crenulata, Dyschoriste cubensis, Dyschoriste cunenensis, Dyschoriste dalyi, Dyschoriste diffusa, Dyschoriste erythrorhiza, Dyschoriste geniculata, Dyschoriste gracilicaulis, Dyschoriste gracilis, Dyschoriste greenmanii, Dyschoriste heudelotiana, Dyschoriste hildebrandtii, Dyschoriste hirsuta, Dyschoriste hirsutissima, Dyschoriste hispidula, Dyschoriste humistrata, Dyschoriste hygrophiloides, Dyschoriste jaliscensis, Dyschoriste kyimbalensis, Dyschoriste lavandulacea, Dyschoriste linearis, Dyschoriste lycioides, Dyschoriste madagascariensis, Dyschoriste madurensis, Dyschoriste maranhonis, Dyschoriste mcvaughii, Dyschoriste microphylla, Dyschoriste miskatensis, Dyschoriste multicaulis, Dyschoriste mutica, Dyschoriste nagchana, Dyschoriste novogaliciana,

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

Charles Baron Clarke (1832-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.B.Clarke' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.