Anisophyllea biokoensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cucurbitales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
biokoensis
ID:
1331316
Status:
valid
Authors:
Li Bing Zhang, Xin Chen & H.He
Source:
ipni
Year:
2015
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 229: 21 (2015)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001343770
Common Names
- Bioko Anisophyllea
- Anisophyllea biokoensis
- Bioko Anisophyllea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Anisophyllea biokoensis (also called Bioko Anisophyllea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Anisophylleaceae. It is a small tree or shrub, growing up to 5 m tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 12 cm. It is native to Africa, and is found in Equatorial Guinea. It typically grows in lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Anisophyllea biokoensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Anisophyllea biokoensis are white and small, with four petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Anisophyllea biokoensis is a shrub that can be propagated from cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C. Pruning is recommended to maintain a compact shape.
Where to Find Anisophyllea biokoensis
Anisophyllea biokoensis is native to the tropical forests of Central Africa. It can be found in Equatorial Guinea and São Tomé and Príncipe.
Anisophyllea biokoensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Anisophyllea biokoensis?
Anisophyllea biokoensis
What is the common name of Anisophyllea biokoensis?
Bioko Anisophyllea
Where is Anisophyllea biokoensis native to?
Equatorial Guinea
Species in the Anisophyllea genus
Anisophyllea apetala, Anisophyllea beccariana, Anisophyllea boehmii, Anisophyllea brachystila, Anisophyllea buchneri, Anisophyllea buettneri, Anisophyllea cabole, Anisophyllea chartacea, Anisophyllea cinnamomoides, Anisophyllea cordata, Anisophyllea corneri, Anisophyllea curtisii, Anisophyllea dichostila, Anisophyllea disticha, Anisophyllea exellii, Anisophyllea fallax, Anisophyllea ferruginea, Anisophyllea fissipetala, Anisophyllea fruticulosa, Anisophyllea glandulifolia, Anisophyllea globosa, Anisophyllea gossweileri, Anisophyllea grandis, Anisophyllea griffithii, Anisophyllea guianensis, Anisophyllea impressinervia, Anisophyllea ismailii, Anisophyllea laurina, Anisophyllea manausensis, Anisophyllea mayumbensis, Anisophyllea meniaudi, Anisophyllea myriosticta, Anisophyllea nitida, Anisophyllea obtusifolia, Anisophyllea penninervata, Anisophyllea pochetii, Anisophyllea polyneura, Anisophyllea pomifera, Anisophyllea purpurascens, Anisophyllea quangensis, Anisophyllea reticulata, Anisophyllea rhomboidea, Anisophyllea scortechinii, Anisophyllea sororia, Anisophyllea strychnoides, Anisophyllea poggei, Anisophyllea madagascarensis, Anisophyllea masoalensis, Anisophyllea parafallax, Anisophyllea schatzii,
Species in the Anisophylleaceae family
Anisophyllea apetala, Anisophyllea beccariana, Anisophyllea boehmii, Anisophyllea brachystila, Anisophyllea buchneri, Anisophyllea buettneri, Anisophyllea cabole, Anisophyllea chartacea, Anisophyllea cinnamomoides, Anisophyllea cordata, Anisophyllea corneri, Anisophyllea curtisii, Anisophyllea dichostila, Anisophyllea disticha, Anisophyllea exellii, Anisophyllea fallax, Anisophyllea ferruginea, Anisophyllea fissipetala, Anisophyllea fruticulosa, Anisophyllea glandulifolia, Anisophyllea globosa, Anisophyllea gossweileri, Anisophyllea grandis, Anisophyllea griffithii, Anisophyllea guianensis, Anisophyllea impressinervia, Anisophyllea ismailii, Anisophyllea laurina, Anisophyllea manausensis, Anisophyllea mayumbensis, Anisophyllea meniaudi, Anisophyllea myriosticta, Anisophyllea nitida, Anisophyllea obtusifolia, Anisophyllea penninervata, Anisophyllea pochetii, Anisophyllea polyneura, Anisophyllea pomifera, Anisophyllea purpurascens, Anisophyllea quangensis, Anisophyllea reticulata, Anisophyllea rhomboidea, Anisophyllea scortechinii, Anisophyllea sororia, Anisophyllea strychnoides, Anisophyllea poggei, Anisophyllea madagascarensis, Anisophyllea masoalensis, Anisophyllea parafallax, Anisophyllea schatzii,
References
Li Bing Zhang (b.1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Li Bing Zhang' in the authors string.
Hai He: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.He' in the authors string.
Xin Chen: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Xin Chen' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77150323-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.