Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
multibracteolatum
ID:
707008

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.T.Li & X.M.Wang

Source:
cmp

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 25: 476 (1987)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000706341



Common Names

  • Gongronema multibracteolatum
  • Multi-bracteolate Glandwort
  • Multi-bracteolate Wild Tea


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Description

Gongronema multibracteolatum (also called African Pennywort, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Phyllanthaceae. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in moist habitats. It grows to a height of 0.5–1 m and has small, ovate leaves and small white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Gongronema multibracteolatum is used as an ornamental plant and as a source of yellow dye.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gongronema multibracteolatum has small white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and a long hypocotyl.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gongronema multibracteolatum is best propagated by division in spring. It is best grown in a sunny location in well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant once established.

Where to Find Gongronema multibracteolatum

Gongronema multibracteolatum is native to tropical West Africa, where it is found in Benin, Cameroon, Ghana, Guinea, Ivory Coast, Nigeria, and Togo.

Gongronema multibracteolatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gongronema multibracteolatum?

Gongronema multibracteolatum

What are the common names of Gongronema multibracteolatum?

African potato, bitter leaf, and wild potato

What is the growth habit of Gongronema multibracteolatum?

It is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 1.2 m tall

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-2829529: Based on the initial data import
Ping Tao Li (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.T.Li' in the authors string.
Xiao Ming Wang: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'X.M.Wang' in the authors string.