Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dioscoreales
Species:
korupensis
ID:
805846

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sainge & T.Franke

Source:
wcs

Year:
2005

Citation Micro:
Willdenowia 35: 289 (2005)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000805180



Common Names

  • Afrothismia Korupensis
  • Korupensis Afrothismia
  • Afrothismia


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Description

Afrothismia korupensis (also called 'Korup Afrothismia', among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to Cameroon. It has small, white flowers that are arranged in a bell-shape and it grows in rocky, sandy, and clay soils in grassland, scrubland, and forest habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Afrothismia korupensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and as a source of essential oils.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Afrothismia korupensis has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Afrothismia korupensis can be propagated by seed or by division. It is best grown in a sunny location with well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Afrothismia korupensis

Afrothismia korupensis can be found in Cameroon.

Afrothismia korupensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Afrothismia korupensis?

Afrothismia korupensis

What is the common name of Afrothismia korupensis?

Korup Afrothismia

What is the natural habitat of Afrothismia korupensis?

Tropical forests in Africa

Species in the Burmanniaceae family

Afrothismia baerae, Afrothismia foertheriana, Afrothismia gesnerioides, Afrothismia insignis, Afrothismia pachyantha, Afrothismia saingei, Afrothismia winkleri, Afrothismia hydra, Afrothismia korupensis, Afrothismia mhoroana, Afrothismia amietii, Afrothismia zambesiaca, Afrothismia fungiformis, Afrothismia pusilla, Afrothismia kupensis, Apteria aphylla, Burmannia alba, Burmannia aprica, Burmannia australis, Burmannia bicolor, Burmannia bifaria, Burmannia biflora, Burmannia candelabrum, Burmannia candida, Burmannia capitata, Burmannia championii, Burmannia chinensis, Burmannia cochinchinensis, Burmannia coelestis, Burmannia compacta, Burmannia connata, Burmannia cryptopetala, Burmannia damazii, Burmannia dasyantha, Burmannia disticha, Burmannia engganensis, Burmannia filamentosa, Burmannia flava, Burmannia foliosa, Burmannia geelvinkiana, Burmannia gracilis, Burmannia grandiflora, Burmannia hexaptera, Burmannia indica, Burmannia itoana, Burmannia jonkeri, Burmannia juncea, Burmannia kalbreyeri, Burmannia larseniana, Burmannia latialata,

References

Thassilo Franke (b.1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.Franke' in the authors string.
Moses Nsanyi Sainge (b.1974): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sainge' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77071626-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.