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
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.
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 Piptostigma genus
Piptostigma mortehanii,
Piptostigma macranthum,
Piptostigma calophyllum,
Piptostigma glabrescens,
Piptostigma longepilosum,
Piptostigma multinervium,
Piptostigma oyemense,
Piptostigma pilosum,
Piptostigma fugax,
Piptostigma mayndongtsaeanum,
Piptostigma macrophyllum,
Piptostigma goslineanum,
Piptostigma submontanum,
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,