Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Icacinales
Species:
zenkeri
ID:
499335

Status:
valid

Authors:
Engl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1897

Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam. , Nachtr. 1: 227 (1897)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000498667



Common Names

  • Stachyanthus zenkeri
  • Zenker Stachyanthus
  • Zenker Broom


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Synonyms

  • Neostachyanthus nigeriensis (S.Moore) Exell & Mendonça [unknown]
  • Stachyanthus obovatus S.Moore [unknown]
  • Stachyanthus nigeriensis S.Moore [unknown]
  • Neostachyanthus zenkeri (Engl.) Exell & Mendonça [unknown]

Description

Stachyanthus zenkeri (also called Zenker's 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 85 cm tall. It is native to India and is found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Stachyanthus zenkeri 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 zenkeri 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 zenkeri 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 zenkeri

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

Stachyanthus zenkeri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stachyanthus zenkeri?

Stachyanthus zenkeri

What is the common name of Stachyanthus zenkeri?

Zenker's Stachyanthus

What is the family of Stachyanthus zenkeri?

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,

References