Ancistrocladus likoko - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
likoko
ID:
971058
Status:
valid
Authors:
J.Léonard
Source:
wcs
Year:
1949
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Roy. Bot. Belgique 82: 34 (1949)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000970396
Common Names
- Likoko Vine
- African Snake Vine
- Snake Vine
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ancistrocladus likoko (also called Likoko Ancistrocladus, among many other common names) is a shrub native to tropical Africa. It grows in moist, shady forests and is characterized by its small, greenish-yellow flowers and its large, leathery leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Ancistrocladus likoko is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant. It is used to treat skin diseases, wounds, and ulcers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ancistrocladus likoko has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with thin stems and small, green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ancistrocladus likoko is a tropical evergreen tree native to Cameroon. It is usually propagated from seeds, which should be sown in a warm, moist environment. The seeds should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination. Once the seedlings are established, they can be transplanted into larger containers or into the garden.
Where to Find Ancistrocladus likoko
Ancistrocladus likoko is native to tropical Africa and is found in moist forests and grasslands.
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-8770: Based on the initial data import