Ancistrocladus attenuatus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
attenuatus
ID:
970880
Status:
valid
Authors:
Dyer
Source:
wcs
Year:
1874
Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India 1: 300 (1874)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000970218
Common Names
- Attenuated Ancistrocladus
- Slender Ancistrocladus
- Attenuated Snakevine
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Ancistrocladus attenuatus (also called Slender Ancistrocladus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Ancistrocladaceae family. It is native to tropical West Africa. It is found in lowland rainforest.
Uses & Benefits
Ancistrocladus attenuatus 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.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ancistrocladus attenuatus has small yellow flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, round, and black in color. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with pointed tips.
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Ancistrocladus attenuatus 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 attenuatus
Ancistrocladus attenuatus 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-8753: Based on the initial data import
William Turner Thiselton-Dyer (1843-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dyer' in the authors string.