Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Species:
dolichocarpa
ID:
534123

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sprague & Sandwith

Source:
cmp

Year:
1930

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1930: 475 (1930)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000533455

Common Names

  • Anaxagorea dolichocarpa
  • Long-Fruited Anaxagorea
  • Long-Fruited Ape Plant

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Description

Anaxagorea dolichocarpa (also called Long-fruited anaxagorea, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that grows up to 30 cm tall. It has white or pink flowers with yellow anthers. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, rocky soils.

Uses & Benefits

Anaxagorea dolichocarpa is a flowering plant that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and stomachaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Anaxagorea dolichocarpa flower is a small, white, daisy-like flower with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with light green leaves and white flowers.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anaxagorea dolichocarpa is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can be propagated by cuttings or by layering. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Anaxagorea dolichocarpa

Anaxagorea dolichocarpa can be found in tropical rainforests in Central and South America.

Anaxagorea dolichocarpa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Anaxagorea dolichocarpa?

Anaxagorea dolichocarpa

What are the common names of Anaxagorea dolichocarpa?

Long-fruited Anaxagorea

What is the habitat of Anaxagorea dolichocarpa?

Tropical rainforest

Species in the Annonaceae family

Afroguatteria bequaertii, Afroguatteria globosa, Afroguatteria discostigma, Alphonsea boniana, Alphonsea curtisii, Alphonsea cylindrica, Alphonsea elliptica, Alphonsea gaudichaudiana, Alphonsea hainanensis, Alphonsea havilandii, Alphonsea hortensis, Alphonsea javanica, Alphonsea johorensis, Alphonsea keithii, Alphonsea kinabaluensis, Alphonsea kingii, Alphonsea lucida, Alphonsea lutea, Alphonsea maingayi, Alphonsea malayana, Alphonsea mollis, Alphonsea monogyna, Alphonsea orthopetala, Alphonsea ovata, Alphonsea papuasica, Alphonsea philastreana, Alphonsea siamensis, Alphonsea sonlaensis, Alphonsea stenogyna, Alphonsea tonquinensis, Alphonsea tsangyanensis, Alphonsea ventricosa, Alphonsea zeylanica, Alphonsea borneensis, Alphonsea rugosa, Alphonsea glandulosa, Alphonsea pallida, Alphonsea annulata, Alphonsea isthmicola, Alphonsea longicarpa, Alphonsea phuwuaensis, Ambavia capuronii, Ambavia gerrardii, Anaxagorea acuminata, Anaxagorea allenii, Anaxagorea angustifolia, Anaxagorea borneensis, Anaxagorea brachycarpa, Anaxagorea brevipedicellata, Anaxagorea brevipes,

References

Noel Yvri Sandwith (1901-1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sandwith' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:12508-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.