Anthonotha xanderi - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
xanderi
ID:
746317
Status:
valid
Authors:
Breteler
Source:
ksufab
Year:
2010
Citation Micro:
Pl. Ecol. Evol.143: 95 (2010)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000745650
Common Names
- Anthonotha Xanderi
- Xander's Anthonotha
- Xander's False-Cotton
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Anthonotha xanderi (also called Xander's Anthonotha, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae. It is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America. It has yellow flowers and grows in wet lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Anthonotha xanderi is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Anthonotha xanderi has yellow flowers with five petals and a star-like shape. The seeds are small and black. Seedlings have a rosette of basal leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Anthonotha xanderi is a hardy, evergreen perennial that is native to Madagascar. It can be propagated by seed or division in spring or early summer. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. It can tolerate drought and frost.
Where to Find Anthonotha xanderi
Anthonotha xanderi is native to Madagascar.
Anthonotha xanderi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Anthonotha xanderi?
Anthonotha xanderi
What is the common name of Anthonotha xanderi?
Xander's Anthonotha
What is the natural habitat of Anthonotha xanderi?
It is native to the tropical forests of South America
Species in the Anthonotha genus
Anthonotha acuminata, Anthonotha brieyi, Anthonotha cladantha, Anthonotha crassifolia, Anthonotha ferruginea, Anthonotha fragrans, Anthonotha gilletii, Anthonotha lamprophylla, Anthonotha macrophylla, Anthonotha noldeae, Anthonotha pynaertii, Anthonotha stipulacea, Anthonotha trunciflora, Anthonotha xanderi, Anthonotha mouandzae, Anthonotha wijmacampensis, Anthonotha pellegrinii,
Species in the Fabaceae family
References
Franciscus Jozef Breteler (b.1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Breteler' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77105451-1: Based on the initial data import
Legume Data Portal link for: Anthonotha xanderi Breteler: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.