Status:
valid
Authors:
Beentje & D.J.N.Hind
Source:
tro
Year:
2010
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 65(2): 311 (-313; fig. 1) (2010)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001039711
Common Names
- Oliganthes anjanaribensis
- Anjanaribensis Oliganthes
- Anjanaribensis Plant
Description
Oliganthes anjanaribensis (also called Anjanaribensis Oliganthes, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the tropical regions of South America. It grows in moist, shady, and well-drained soils in tropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Oliganthes anjanaribensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to make baskets and other items.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Oliganthes anjanaribensis is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Oliganthes anjanaribensis is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a well-drained soil in a sunny location and should be watered regularly. It can be fertilized with a balanced fertilizer once a month during the growing season.
Where to Find Oliganthes anjanaribensis
Oliganthes anjanaribensis is native to the tropical forests of India and Sri Lanka.
Species in the Oliganthes genus
Species in the Asteraceae family
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Aaronsohnia factorovskyi,
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Abrotanella rostrata,
Abrotanella linearis,
Abrotanella trilobata,
Abrotanella muscosa,
Abrotanella inconspicua,
Abrotanella trichoachaenia,
Abrotanella caespitosa,
Abrotanella nivigena,
Abrotanella pusilla,
Abrotanella linearifolia,
Abrotanella papuana,
Abrotanella rosulata,
Abrotanella emarginata,
Abrotanella fertilis,
Abrotanella spathulata,
Abrotanella purpurea,
Abrotanella patearoa,
Abrotanella submarginata,
Abrotanella diemii,
Abrotanella scapigera,
Abrotanella forsterioides,
Acamptopappus shockleyi,
Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus,
Acanthocephalus benthamianus,
Acanthocephalus amplexifolius,
Acanthocladium dockeri,
Acanthodesmos distichus,
Acanthodesmos gibarensis,
Acanthospermum humile,
Acanthospermum consobrinum,
Acanthospermum glabratum,
Acanthospermum microcarpum,
Acanthospermum hispidum,
Acanthospermum australe,
Acanthospermum lecocarpoides,
Acanthostyles buniifolius,
Acanthostyles saucechicoensis,
Achillea buiana,
Achillea conrathii,
Achillea cucullata,
Achillea styriaca,
Achillea clavennae,
Achillea cappadocica,
Achillea huber-morathii,
Achillea ptarmicoides,
Achillea sieheana,
Achillea barrelieri,