Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
anjanaribensis
ID:
1040373

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


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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.

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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 Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, 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,

References

David John Nicholas Hind (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.J.N.Hind' in the authors string.
Henk Jaap Beentje (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Beentje' in the authors string.