Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cucurbitales
Species:
griffithii
ID:
537978

Status:
valid

Authors:
Oliver

Source:
cmp

Year:
1862

Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London 23: 460 (1862)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000537310



Common Names

  • Anisophyllea griffithii
  • Griffithii Anisophyllea
  • Griffith's Anisophyllea


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Description

Anisophyllea griffithii (also called Griffith's Anisophyllea, among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub species of the Anisophylleaceae family. It is native to India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka. It typically grows in moist, lowland forests and along riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Anisophyllea griffithii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, parks and other landscaped areas. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as to treat skin diseases, fever, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Anisophyllea griffithii is small and white, with four petals. The seed is a small, black, ovoid capsule. The seedlings are small, with long, slender stems and small, dark green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anisophyllea griffithii is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 6 m in height. It is best grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a warm, sunny position. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Anisophyllea griffithii

Anisophyllea griffithii is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Anisophyllea griffithii FAQ

What is the common name of Anisophyllea griffithii?

Griffith's Anisophyllea

What is the scientific name of Griffith's Anisophyllea?

Anisophyllea griffithii

What is the habitat of Anisophyllea griffithii?

It is found in moist, shady forests and woodlands.

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,