Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
aureus
ID:
534554

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Franch.) B.L.Burtt

Source:
cmp

Year:
1958

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 22: 305 (1958)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000533886



Common Names

  • Golden Ancylostemon
  • Ancylostemon
  • Golden


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Synonyms

  • Roettlera aurea Franch. [deprecated]
  • Ancylostemon aureus aureus [unknown]

Description

Ancylostemon aureus (also called Golden ancylostemon, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to tropical regions of Africa and Asia. It grows to a height of up to 2 m and has white flowers. It prefers humid, shady habitats and can be found in rainforests and moist forests.

Uses & Benefits

Ancylostemon aureus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases, wounds, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ancylostemon aureus has small, yellow flowers with yellow anthers and a single style. The seeds are small, dark brown and round. The seedlings are small with narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ancylostemon aureus is a deciduous shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 5-9.

Where to Find Ancylostemon aureus

Ancylostemon aureus is native to tropical and subtropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Ancylostemon aureus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ancylostemon aureus?

Ancylostemon aureus

What is the common name of Ancylostemon aureus?

Golden Ancylostemon

What is the growth habit of Ancylostemon aureus?

It is an annual or perennial herbaceous plant that grows in clumps or tufts.

Species in the Gesneriaceae family

Acanthonema diandrum, Achimenes admirabilis, Achimenes antirrhina, Achimenes brevifolia, Achimenes candida, Achimenes cettoana, Achimenes dulcis, Achimenes erecta, Achimenes fimbriata, Achimenes flava, Achimenes glabrata, Achimenes grandiflora, Achimenes heterophylla, Achimenes hintoniana, Achimenes longiflora, Achimenes mexicana, Achimenes misera, Achimenes nayaritensis, Achimenes obscura, Achimenes occidentalis, Achimenes patens, Achimenes pedunculata, Achimenes skinneri, Achimenes woodii, Achimenes tincticoma, Achimenes elota, Achimenes sanguinea, Achimenes ixtapaensis, Aeschynanthus citrinus, Aeschynanthus membranifolius, Aeschynanthus mendumiae, Aeschynanthus sojolianus, Aeschynanthus dischidioides, Aeschynanthus minutifolius, Aeschynanthus acuminatissimus, Aeschynanthus acuminatus, Aeschynanthus albidus, Aeschynanthus amboinensis, Aeschynanthus amoenus, Aeschynanthus andersonii, Aeschynanthus angustifolius, Aeschynanthus angustioblongus, Aeschynanthus apicidens, Aeschynanthus arctocalyx, Aeschynanthus arfakensis, Aeschynanthus argentii, Aeschynanthus asclepioides, Aeschynanthus atrorubens, Aeschynanthus atrosanguineus, Aeschynanthus batakiorum,

References

Adrien René Franchet (1834-1900): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Franch.' in the authors string.
B. L. Burtt (1913-2008): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Burtt' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:378030-1: Based on the initial data import