Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Species:
arachnoidea
ID:
573314

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kosterm.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1961

Citation Micro:
Pengum. Lemb. Pusat Penjel. Kehut. 73: 16 (1961)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000572646



Common Names

  • Brownlowia arachnoidea
  • Arachnoidea Brownlowia
  • Arachnoidea Tree


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Description

Brownlowia arachnoidea (also called Spidery Brownlowia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to tropical Africa. It is a shrub or small tree, with a single stem that can reach up to 10 meters in height and 5 cm in diameter. Its habitat is moist, tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Brownlowia arachnoidea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a pleasant scent and is also used as a ground cover. It has been used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Brownlowia eberhardtii is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with a yellowish-green center and a white, five-lobed corolla. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, upright stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Brownlowia arachnoidea is a cactus that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept warm and moist. Cuttings should be taken from the stem and allowed to dry before planting in a well-draining soil mix. The plant should be kept in bright, indirect light and watered when the soil is dry.

Where to Find Brownlowia arachnoidea

Brownlowia arachnoidea can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, including Ethiopia, Kenya, and Tanzania.

Brownlowia arachnoidea FAQ

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Euphorbiaceae

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