Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
pilosa
ID:
338806

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Boeckeler) J.Raynal

Source:
wcs

Year:
1963

Citation Micro:
Adansonia , n.s., 3: 258 (1963)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000338138

Common Names

  • Pilosa African Daisy
  • Pilosa African Daisy Bush
  • Pilosa African Daisy Tree

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Synonyms

  • Afrotrilepis pilosa trichocarpa J.Raynal [unknown]
  • Eriospora pilosa longipes C.B.Clarke [unknown]

Description

Afrotrilepis pilosa (also called Hairy Afrotrilepis, among many other common names) is an herbaceous plant native to Africa. It has small, white flowers and grows in tropical and subtropical climates. It is commonly found in open woodlands, grasslands, and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Afrotrilepis pilosa is used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments, such as fever, headaches, and digestive problems. It is also used as a spice in many cuisines.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Afrotrilepis pilosa is white or yellow in color and has a tubular shape. The seed is a small, black, ovoid-shaped seed. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Afrotrilepis pilosa is a tropical plant that is easy to propagate from stem cuttings. Take a cutting from a healthy stem and remove the lower leaves. Place the cutting in a pot filled with moist potting soil and cover with a plastic bag to maintain humidity. Place the pot in a warm, bright location and water regularly. The cutting should take root within a few weeks.

Where to Find Afrotrilepis pilosa

Afrotrilepis pilosa is native to tropical Africa, from Senegal to Ethiopia and south to Angola.

Afrotrilepis pilosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Afrotrilepis pilosa?

Afrotrilepis pilosa

What is the common name of Afrotrilepis pilosa?

African Ginger

What is the natural habitat of Afrotrilepis pilosa?

Afrotrilepis pilosa is native to tropical Africa

Species in the Afrotrilepis genus

Species in the Cyperaceae family

Abildgaardia mexicana, Abildgaardia ovata, Abildgaardia schoenoides, Abildgaardia triflora, Abildgaardia oxystachya, Abildgaardia odontocarpa, Abildgaardia macrantha, Abildgaardia fusiformis, Abildgaardia pachyptera, Actinoschoenus repens, Actinoschoenus yunnanensis, Actinoschoenus aphyllus, Actinoscirpus grossus, Afrotrilepis jaegeri, Afrotrilepis pilosa, Amphiscirpus nevadensis, Arthrostylis aphylla, Arthrostylis planiculmis, Becquerelia clarkei, Becquerelia cymosa, Becquerelia discolor, Becquerelia merkeliana, Becquerelia muricata, Becquerelia tuberculata, Bisboeckelera irrigua, Bisboeckelera longifolia, Bisboeckelera microcephala, Bisboeckelera vinacea, Blysmus compressus, Blysmus mongolicola, Blysmus rufus, Blysmus sinocompressus, Bolboschoenoplectus mariqueter, Bolboschoenus caldwellii, Bolboschoenus capensis, Bolboschoenus fluviatilis, Bolboschoenus glaucus, Bolboschoenus grandispicus, Bolboschoenus laticarpus, Bolboschoenus maritimus, Bolboschoenus medianus, Bolboschoenus nobilis, Bolboschoenus novae-angliae, Bolboschoenus planiculmis, Bolboschoenus robustus, Bolboschoenus schmidii, Bolboschoenus stagnicola, Bolboschoenus yagara, Bolboschoenus koshevnikovii, Bolboschoenus biconcavus,

References

Johann Otto Boeckeler (1803-1899): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boeckeler' in the authors string.
Jean Raynal (1933-1979): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Raynal' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:297859-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].