Ancistrocladus abbreviatus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
abbreviatus
ID:
970869
Status:
valid
Authors:
Airy Shaw
Source:
wcs
Year:
1949
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 4: 67 (1949)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000970207
Common Names
- Abbreviated Ancistrocladus
- Short Ancistrocladus
- Abbreviated Snakevine
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ancistrocladus abbreviatus (also called Short-leaved Ancistrocladus, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with small white flowers and leathery leaves. It is native to Southeast Asia and is found in tropical rainforests.
Uses & Benefits
Ancistrocladus abbreviatus has been used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It has also been used medicinally to treat various ailments such as skin diseases, respiratory problems, and digestive issues.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Ancistrocladus abbreviatus sub. lateralis GereauFlower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ancistrocladus abbreviatus is small and white, with four petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are slender and have small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ancistrocladus abbreviatus is a low-growing, spreading perennial with small, star-shaped, white flowers. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed, division, or cuttings.
Where to Find Ancistrocladus abbreviatus
Ancistrocladus abbreviatus can be found in tropical Africa, from Cameroon to Ethiopia.
Species in the Ancistrocladus genus
Ancistrocladus benomensis, Ancistrocladus ileboensis, Ancistrocladus abbreviatus, Ancistrocladus attenuatus, Ancistrocladus barteri, Ancistrocladus congolensis, Ancistrocladus ealaensis, Ancistrocladus grandiflorus, Ancistrocladus griffithii, Ancistrocladus guineensis, Ancistrocladus hamatus, Ancistrocladus heyneanus, Ancistrocladus korupensis, Ancistrocladus le-testui, Ancistrocladus likoko, Ancistrocladus pachyrrhachis, Ancistrocladus robertsoniorum, Ancistrocladus tanzaniensis, Ancistrocladus tectorius, Ancistrocladus uncinatus, Ancistrocladus wallichii,
Species in the Ancistrocladaceae family
Ancistrocladus benomensis, Ancistrocladus ileboensis, Ancistrocladus abbreviatus, Ancistrocladus attenuatus, Ancistrocladus barteri, Ancistrocladus congolensis, Ancistrocladus ealaensis, Ancistrocladus grandiflorus, Ancistrocladus griffithii, Ancistrocladus guineensis, Ancistrocladus hamatus, Ancistrocladus heyneanus, Ancistrocladus korupensis, Ancistrocladus le-testui, Ancistrocladus likoko, Ancistrocladus pachyrrhachis, Ancistrocladus robertsoniorum, Ancistrocladus tanzaniensis, Ancistrocladus tectorius, Ancistrocladus uncinatus, Ancistrocladus wallichii,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-8752: Based on the initial data import
Herbert Kenneth Airy Shaw (1902-1985): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Airy Shaw' in the authors string.