Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
lanceolata
ID:
266076

Status:
valid

Authors:
Curran

Source:
wcs

Year:
1884

Citation Micro:
Bull. Calif. Acad. Sci. 1: 4 (1884)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000265408

Common Names

  • Acanthomintha lanceolata
  • Lanceolata Acanthomintha
  • Acanthomintha

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Description

Acanthomintha lanceolata (also called Wild Coffee, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with white flowers and dark green leaves. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Acanthomintha lanceolata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a pleasant aroma and is used to make perfumes and fragrances. The leaves and bark are used to make a medicinal tea that is used to treat fever, headache, and stomach ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Acanthomintha lanceolata are white, with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acanthomintha lanceolata can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a well-draining soil mix. It prefers full sun to partial shade and regular watering.

Where to Find Acanthomintha lanceolata

Acanthomintha lanceolata is native to tropical Africa and can be found in moist forests and along riverbanks.

Acanthomintha lanceolata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acanthomintha lanceolata?

Acanthomintha lanceolata

What is the family of Acanthomintha lanceolata?

Lamiaceae

What is the common name of Acanthomintha lanceolata?

Lance-leaved Acanthomintha

Species in the Lamiaceae family

Acanthomintha duttonii, Acanthomintha ilicifolia, Acanthomintha lanceolata, Acanthomintha obovata, Acanthoprasium frutescens, Acanthoprasium integrifolium, Achyrospermum aethiopicum, Achyrospermum africanum, Achyrospermum axillare, Achyrospermum carvalhoi, Achyrospermum ciliatum, Achyrospermum cryptanthum, Achyrospermum dasytrichum, Achyrospermum densiflorum, Achyrospermum erythobotrys, Achyrospermum fruticosum, Achyrospermum laterale, Achyrospermum micranthum, Achyrospermum mildbraedii, Achyrospermum oblongifolium, Achyrospermum parviflorum, Achyrospermum purpureum, Achyrospermum schimperi, Achyrospermum schlechteri, Achyrospermum seychellarum, Achyrospermum tisserantii, Achyrospermum urens, Achyrospermum wallichianum, Achyrospermum scandens, Acinos alpinus, Acrotome angustifolia, Acrotome fleckii, Acrotome hispida, Acrotome inflata, Acrotome mozambiquensis, Acrotome pallescens, Acrotome tenuis, Acrotome thorncroftii, Acrymia ajugiflora, Aegiphila aracaensis, Aegiphila hystricina, Aegiphila aculeifera, Aegiphila alba, Aegiphila anomala, Aegiphila arcta, Aegiphila australis, Aegiphila bogotensis, Aegiphila boliviana, Aegiphila brachiata, Aegiphila bracteolosa,

References