Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Icacinales
Species:
donisii
ID:
499339

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Boutique) Boutique

Source:
cmp

Year:
1960

Citation Micro:
Fl. Congo Belge 9: 259 (1960)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000498671



Common Names

  • Stachyanthus donisii
  • Donis Stachyanthus
  • Donis Broom


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Synonyms

  • Neostachyanthus donisii Boutique [unknown]

Description

Stachyanthus donisii (also called Donis' Stachyanthus, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the family Stemonuraceae. It is a small, perennial herb that grows up to 105 cm tall. It is native to India and is found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Stachyanthus donisii is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, malaria, and other ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Stachyanthus donisii are small, white and have five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stachyanthus donisii is a perennial herb that is native to tropical Africa. It prefers full sun or partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed or division.

Where to Find Stachyanthus donisii

Stachyanthus donisii can be found in tropical West Africa, from Sierra Leone to Gabon.

Stachyanthus donisii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stachyanthus donisii?

Stachyanthus donisii

What is the common name of Stachyanthus donisii?

Donis's Stachyanthus

What is the family of Stachyanthus donisii?

Acanthaceae

Species in the Icacinaceae family

Alsodeiopsis chippii, Alsodeiopsis mannii, Alsodeiopsis poggei, Alsodeiopsis rowlandii, Alsodeiopsis schumannii, Alsodeiopsis staudtii, Alsodeiopsis tessmannii, Alsodeiopsis zenkeri, Calatola costaricensis, Calatola laevigata, Calatola mollis, Calatola pastazana, Calatola uxpanapensis, Calatola microcarpa, Casimirella ampla, Casimirella beckii, Casimirella crispula, Casimirella diversifolia, Casimirella guaranitica, Casimirella lanata, Casimirella rupestris, Cassinopsis chapelieri, Cassinopsis ciliata, Cassinopsis ilicifolia, Cassinopsis madagascariensis, Cassinopsis tinifolia, Cassinopsis tomentosa, Desmostachys longipes, Desmostachys oblongifolia, Desmostachys planchonianus, Desmostachys tenuifolius, Desmostachys vogelii, Emmotum harleyi, Emmotum acuminatum, Emmotum affine, Emmotum celiae, Emmotum conjunctum, Emmotum fagifolium, Emmotum floribundum, Emmotum fulvum, Emmotum glabrum, Emmotum nitens, Emmotum orbiculatum, Emmotum yapacanum, Emmotum amazonicum, Hosiea japonica, Hosiea sinensis, Icacina claessensii, Icacina guessfeldtii, Icacina mannii,

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