Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
letestui
ID:
538913

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pellegr.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1948

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 94: 258 (1948)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000538245



Common Names

  • Anonidium letestui
  • Letestui Anonidium
  • Letestui Anonidium Bush


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Description

Anonidium letestui (also called Letestu's 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 letestui 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 letestui are small and yellow, with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anonidium letestui is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, non-flowering stems and rooted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Anonidium letestui

Anonidium letestui is found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Anonidium letestui FAQ

What is the scientific name of Anonidium letestui?

Anonidium letestui

What is the common name of Anonidium letestui?

African Wild Cabbage

Where is Anonidium letestui native to?

Africa

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

François Pellegrin (1881-1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pellegr.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:72346-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.