Afrosolen schimperi - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
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valid
Authors:
(Asch. & Klatt) Goldblatt & J.C.Manning
Source:
wcvp
Year:
2016
Citation Micro:
Bothalia 46(1)-a2024: 4. 2016 [2 Dec 2016] [epublished]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001424855
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Afrosolen schimperi (also called Schimper's 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 schimperi is a popular ornamental plant, used in gardens and landscapes for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used medicinally, and its leaves can be used to make tea.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Afrosolen schimperi 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 schimperi 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 schimperi
Afrosolen schimperi is native to Ethiopia.
Afrosolen schimperi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Afrosolen schimperi?
Afrosolen schimperi
What is the family of Afrosolen schimperi?
Myrtaceae
What is the habitat of Afrosolen schimperi?
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.
Paul Friedrich August Ascherson (1834-1913): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Asch.' in the authors string.
Friedrich Wilhelm Klatt (1825-1897): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Klatt' 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:77192071-1: Based on the initial data import