Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Species:
mortehanii
ID:
394269

Status:
valid

Authors:
De Wild.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1914

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. État Bruxelles 4: 383 (1914)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000393601



Common Names

  • Piptostigma mortehanii
  • Mortehani's Piptostigma
  • Mortehani Piptostigma


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Synonyms

  • Piptostigma mortehani pilosa Sillans [unknown]

Description

Piptostigma mortehanii (also called Mortehani's Piptostigma, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with yellow flowers and a long stem. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in moist grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Piptostigma mortehanii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. Its leaves are used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Piptostigma mortehanii is a small, yellow flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, yellowish-brown seed. The seedlings are small, green and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Piptostigma mortehanii is native to South America and is cultivated as an ornamental plant. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in a moist soil mix. The soil should be kept moist until the cuttings have rooted.

Where to Find Piptostigma mortehanii

Piptostigma mortehanii is native to Cameroon and Gabon.

Piptostigma mortehanii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Piptostigma mortehanii?

Piptostigma mortehanii

What is the common name of Piptostigma mortehanii?

Mortehani's Piptostigma

Where is Piptostigma mortehanii native to?

West Africa

Species in the Annonaceae family

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