Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
pauciflorum
ID:
216812

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1882

Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India 3: 669 (1882)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000216141



Common Names

  • Anodendron
  • Anodendron pauciflorum
  • Few-flowered Anodendron


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Description

Anodendron pauciflorum (also called Few-Flowered Anodendron, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Africa. It has thin, bright green leaves and grows in clumps. It is found in grasslands, savannas, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Anodendron pauciflorum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Anodendron pauciflorum has small white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round-shaped. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anodendron pauciflorum can be propagated by seed or cuttings. When propagating from seed, sow the seeds in a well-drained soil mix and keep the temperature between 18-22°C (64-72°F). When propagating from cuttings, take a cutting from a mature plant and place it in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the cutting in a warm and humid environment and water it regularly.

Where to Find Anodendron pauciflorum

Anodendron pauciflorum is native to India and can be found in tropical forests.

Anodendron pauciflorum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Anodendron pauciflorum?

Anodendron pauciflorum

What is the common name of Anodendron pauciflorum?

Few-flowered Anodendron

What is the family of Anodendron pauciflorum?

Asteraceae

Species in the Apocynaceae family

Acokanthera laevigata, Acokanthera oblongifolia, Acokanthera oppositifolia, Acokanthera rotundata, Acokanthera schimperi, Adenium boehmianum, Adenium multiflorum, Adenium obesum, Adenium oleifolium, Adenium swazicum, Adenium dhofarense, Aganosma breviloba, Aganosma cymosa, Aganosma gracilis, Aganosma lacei, Aganosma petelotii, Aganosma schlechteriana, Aganosma siamensis, Aganosma wallichii, Aganosma heynei, Alafia alba, Alafia barteri, Alafia benthamii, Alafia berrieri, Alafia calophylla, Alafia caudata, Alafia erythrophthalma, Alafia falcata, Alafia fuscata, Alafia insularis, Alafia intermedia, Alafia landolphioides, Alafia lucida, Alafia microstylis, Alafia multiflora, Alafia nigrescens, Alafia orientalis, Alafia parciflora, Alafia pauciflora, Alafia perrieri, Alafia schumannii, Alafia thouarsii, Alafia vallium, Alafia verschuereni, Alafia whytei, Alafia zambesiaca, Allamanda calcicola, Allamanda angustifolia, Allamanda blanchetii, Allamanda cathartica,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-10128: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.