Afrosolen erythranthus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Klotzsch ex Klatt) Goldblatt & J.C.Manning
Source:
wcvp
Year:
2016
Citation Micro:
Bothalia 46(1)-a2024: 4. 2016 [2 Dec 2016] [epublished]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001424851
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Afrosolen erythranthus (also called Erythranthus Afrosolen, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the tropical regions of Africa. It has a basal rosette of leaves and produces a single flower with a yellowish-green hue. It is found in wet, tropical forests, growing in moist soils.
Uses & Benefits
Afrosolen erythranthus 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 erythranthus 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.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Afrosolen erythranthus 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 erythranthus
Afrosolen erythranthus is native to South Africa.
Afrosolen erythranthus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Afrosolen erythranthus?
Afrosolen erythranthus
What is the family of Afrosolen erythranthus?
Myrtaceae
What is the habitat of Afrosolen erythranthus?
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,
References
Peter Goldblatt (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Goldblatt' in the authors string.
Friedrich Wilhelm Klatt (1825-1897): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Klatt' in the authors string.
Johann Friedrich Klotzsch (1805-1860): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Klotzsch' in the authors string.
John C. Manning (b.1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.C.Manning' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77192061-1: Based on the initial data import