Status:
valid
Authors:
Pellegr.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1948
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 94: 258 (1948)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000538242
Common Names
- Anonidium floribundum
- Floribundum Anonidium
- Floribundum Anonidium Bush
Description
Anonidium floribundum (also called African Daisy, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the tropical regions of Africa. It grows in moist habitats, such as in grasslands and along the edges of rivers and streams.
Uses & Benefits
Anonidium floribundum is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as an ornamental plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Anonidium floribundum are small and yellow, with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Anonidium floribundum is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination. Division should be done in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Anonidium floribundum
Anonidium floribundum can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Anonidium floribundum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Anonidium floribundum?
Anonidium floribundum
What is the common name of Anonidium floribundum?
Floribundum
What is the natural habitat of Anonidium floribundum?
Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests
Species in the Anonidium genus
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,