Ancistrocladus congolensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
congolensis
ID:
970928
Status:
valid
Authors:
J.Léonard
Source:
wcs
Year:
1949
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Roy. Bot. Belgique 82: 33 (1949)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000970266
Common Names
- Congolese Climbing Plant
- Congolese Climber
- Congolese Vine
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ancistrocladus congolensis (also called Congo Ancistrocladus, among many other common names) is a shrub native to the Congo region. It grows in wet and humid habitats, and has large yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Ancistrocladus congolensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headaches, and stomach ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ancistrocladus congolensis 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 congolensis is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and is drought tolerant. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame or in a sheltered spot outdoors. Division should be done in early spring or autumn.
Where to Find Ancistrocladus congolensis
Ancistrocladus congolensis is native to the Congo Basin and can be found in moist, tropical forests.
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-8758: Based on the initial data import