Ancistrocladus benomensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
benomensis
ID:
805938
Status:
valid
Authors:
Rischer & G.Bringmann
Source:
wcs
Year:
2005
Citation Micro:
Blumea 50: 359 (2005)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000805272
Common Names
- Benin tree
- African tree
- Rain forest tree
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ancistrocladus benomensis (also called African Climbing Yohimbe, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Ancistrocladaceae. It is a woody climber with a twining habit, and can reach up to 10 m in length. It is native to tropical Africa, and is found in moist forests and along riverbanks.
Uses & Benefits
Ancistrocladus benomensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ancistrocladus benomensis is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem with two leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ancistrocladus benomensis is a species of plant in the family Ancistrocladaceae. It is found in Benin, Cameroon, Ivory Coast, Gabon, Ghana, Guinea, Liberia, Nigeria, and Sierra Leone. It is threatened by habitat loss.
Where to Find Ancistrocladus benomensis
It is endemic to Benin.
Ancistrocladus benomensis FAQ
What is the scientific name for this plant?
Ancistrocladus benomensis
What is the common name for this plant?
Benin bush
What is the family name for this plant?
Ancistrocladaceae
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-343567: Based on the initial data import
Heiko Rischer: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rischer' in the authors string.
Gerhard Bringmann: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Bringmann' in the authors string.