Status:
valid
Authors:
(Goldblatt & J.C.Manning) Goldblatt & J.C.Manning
Source:
wcvp
Year:
2016
Citation Micro:
Bothalia 46(1)-a2024: 4. 2016 [2 Dec 2016] [epublished]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001424850
Description
Afrosolen erongoensis (also called Afrosolen, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Amaryllidaceae, native to Namibia. It has a rosette of linear leaves, with white flowers in a spike-like inflorescence. It grows in tropical and subtropical climates, in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Afrosolen erongoensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Afrosolen erongoensis is yellow with a white center. The seed is small and round with a dark brown color. The seedlings are small and thin with a light green color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Afrosolen erongoensis can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts. It can be pruned to maintain a desired shape.
Where to Find Afrosolen erongoensis
Afrosolen erongoensis is native to Namibia.
Afrosolen erongoensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Afrosolen erongoensis?
Afrosolen erongoensis
What is the family of Afrosolen erongoensis?
Myrtaceae
What is the habitat of Afrosolen erongoensis?
Tropical rainforests
Species in the Afrosolen genus
Afrosolen sandersonii,
Afrosolen avasmontanus,
Afrosolen bainesii,
Afrosolen coeruleus,
Afrosolen erongoensis,
Afrosolen erythranthus,
Afrosolen gracilis,
Afrosolen masukuensis,
Afrosolen rivularis,
Afrosolen schimperi,
Afrosolen setifolius,
Afrosolen teretifolius,
Afrosolen zambesiacus,
Afrosolen otaviensis,
Afrosolen abyssinicus,
Species in the Iridaceae family
Alophia drummondii,
Alophia intermedia,
Alophia medusa,
Alophia silvestris,
Alophia veracruzana,
Aristea abyssinica,
Aristea africana,
Aristea alata,
Aristea anceps,
Aristea angolensis,
Aristea angustifolia,
Aristea bakeri,
Aristea bequaertii,
Aristea biflora,
Aristea cantharophila,
Aristea capitata,
Aristea cladocarpa,
Aristea compressa,
Aristea cuspidata,
Aristea dichotoma,
Aristea djalonis,
Aristea ecklonii,
Aristea fimbriata,
Aristea flexicaulis,
Aristea galpinii,
Aristea glauca,
Aristea goetzei,
Aristea grandis,
Aristea humbertii,
Aristea inaequalis,
Aristea juncifolia,
Aristea kitchingii,
Aristea latifolia,
Aristea lugens,
Aristea madagascariensis,
Aristea montana,
Aristea monticola,
Aristea nyikensis,
Aristea oligocephala,
Aristea palustris,
Aristea parviflora,
Aristea pauciflora,
Aristea platycaulis,
Aristea polycephala,
Aristea pusilla,
Aristea racemosa,
Aristea ranomafana,
Aristea recisa,
Aristea rigidifolia,
Aristea rupicola,