Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Species:
benishangulana
ID:
1329178

Status:
valid

Authors:
Goldblatt & Sebsebe

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
S. African J. Bot. 96: 38 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001341632

Common Names

  • Zygotritonia Benishangulana
  • Benishangulana Zygotritonia
  • Benishangulana Benishangul Zygotritonia

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Description

Zygotritonia benishangulana (also called Benishangul Zygotritonia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Apiaceae. It is native to Ethiopia. It typically grows in moist forests and along riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Zygotritonia benishangulana is used in traditional Ethiopian medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomach ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Zygotritonia benishangulana has small white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Zygotritonia benishangulana can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a well-drained soil in a sunny position. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost.

Where to Find Zygotritonia benishangulana

Zygotritonia benishangulana is native to Ethiopia.

Zygotritonia benishangulana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Zygotritonia benishangulana?

Zygotritonia benishangulana

What is the common name of Zygotritonia benishangulana?

Benishangulana Zygotritonia

What is the natural habitat of Zygotritonia benishangulana?

Dry grasslands and rocky slopes in the Mediterranean region

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.
Sebsebe Demissew (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sebsebe' in the authors string.