Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dioscoreales
Species:
mhoroana
ID:
805847

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cheek

Source:
wcs

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 60: 593 (2005 publ. 2006)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000805181



Common Names

  • Afrothismia Mhoroana
  • Mhoroana Afrothismia
  • Afrothismia


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Description

Afrothismia mhoroana (also called 'Mhoro Afrothismia', among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to Mozambique. 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 mhoroana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and as a source of essential oils.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Afrothismia mhoroana 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 mhoroana 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 mhoroana

Afrothismia mhoroana can be found in Cameroon.

Afrothismia mhoroana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Afrothismia mhoroana?

Afrothismia mhoroana

What is the common name of Afrothismia mhoroana?

Mhoro Afrothismia

What is the natural habitat of Afrothismia mhoroana?

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

Martin Cheek (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cheek' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77073322-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.