Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
senegalense
ID:
221512

Status:
valid

Authors:
Juss.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1824

Citation Micro:
Euphorb. Gen. : 117 (1824)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000220841

Common Names

  • Anthostema senegalense
  • Senegalense Anthostema
  • Senegalese Anthostema

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Description

Anthostema senegalense (also called Anthostema senegalense, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Gesneriaceae family. It is native to Senegal. It is found in montane forests and shrublands at elevations of 1,000–2,000 m.

Uses & Benefits

Anthostema senegalense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to make herbal teas and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Anthostema senegalense is yellow and has five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, long stem with small, green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anthostema senegalense is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-drained potting mix and keep them moist. To propagate from cuttings, take a stem cutting from an established plant and root it in a potting mix. Keep the cuttings moist and in a warm, bright location.

Where to Find Anthostema senegalense

Anthostema senegalense can be found in Senegal.

Anthostema senegalense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Anthostema senegalense?

Anthostema senegalense

What is the common name of Anthostema senegalense?

Senegal Anthostema

What is the natural habitat of Anthostema senegalense?

Tropical and subtropical dry forests

Species in the Euphorbiaceae family

Acalypha peckoltii, Acalypha peduncularis, Acalypha pendula, Acalypha perrieri, Acalypha persimilis, Acalypha peruviana, Acalypha pervilleana, Acalypha phleoides, Acalypha phyllonomifolia, Acalypha pilosa, Acalypha pippenii, Acalypha pittieri, Acalypha platyphylla, Acalypha pleiogyne, Acalypha plicata, Acalypha pohliana, Acalypha poiretii, Acalypha polymorpha, Acalypha polystachya, Acalypha portoricensis, Acalypha pruinosa, Acalypha pruriens, Acalypha pseudalopecuroides, Acalypha pseudovagans, Acalypha psilostachya, Acalypha pubiflora, Acalypha pulchrespicata, Acalypha punctata, Acalypha purpurascens, Acalypha purpusii, Acalypha pycnantha, Acalypha pygmaea, Acalypha radians, Acalypha radicans, Acalypha radinostachya, Acalypha radula, Acalypha radula, Acalypha rafaelensis, Acalypha raivavensis, Acalypha rapensis, Acalypha reflexa, Acalypha repanda, Acalypha retifera, Acalypha rhombifolia, Acalypha rhomboidea, Acalypha richardiana, Acalypha riedeliana, Acalypha rivularis, Acalypha rottleroides, Acalypha rubrinervis,

References