Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Species:
greveanus
ID:
526641

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Baill.) Capuron

Source:
cmp

Year:
1972

Citation Micro:
Adansonia , n.s., 12: 386 (1972)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000525973

Common Names

  • Greveanus Allaeanthus
  • Greve's Allaeanthus
  • Greve's Snakeweed

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Synonyms

  • Ampalis greveana Baill. [unknown]
  • Broussonetia greveana (Baill.) C.C.Berg [unknown]
  • Chlorophora greveana (Baill.) Leandri [unknown]
  • Maclura greveana (Baill.) Corner [unknown]

Description

Allaeanthus greveanus (also called Grevean's Allaeanthus, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub that is native to tropical Africa. It has a woody stem with small, oval-shaped leaves and small, star-shaped flowers that range in color from white to pink. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and is commonly found in open woodlands and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Allaeanthus greveanus has been used in traditional medicine to treat fever, skin diseases, and inflammation. It has also been used as a dye for fabrics and as a food coloring.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Small, yellow-green flowers with five petals. Seed: Small, black seeds. Seedlings: Seedlings have a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Allaeanthus greveanus can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. Both seed and cuttings should be kept in a warm, bright location.

Where to Find Allaeanthus greveanus

Allaeanthus greveanus is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, rocky areas.

Allaeanthus greveanus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Allaeanthus greveanus?

Allaeanthus greveanus

What is the common name of Allaeanthus greveanus?

Greve's Allaeanthus

What type of plant is Allaeanthus greveanus?

Herbaceous perennial

Species in the Moraceae family

Allaeanthus greveanus, Allaeanthus kurzii, Allaeanthus luzonicus, Allaeanthus zeylanicus, Antiaris toxicaria, Antiaropsis decipiens, Antiaropsis uniflora, Artocarpus albobrunneus, Artocarpus altilis, Artocarpus altissimus, Artocarpus anisophyllus, Artocarpus annulatus, Artocarpus avatifolius, Artocarpus blancoi, Artocarpus brevipedunculatus, Artocarpus camansi, Artocarpus chama, Artocarpus corneri, Artocarpus elasticus, Artocarpus excelsus, Artocarpus fulvicortex, Artocarpus glaucus, Artocarpus gomezianus, Artocarpus gongshanensis, Artocarpus heterophyllus, Artocarpus hirsutus, Artocarpus hispidus, Artocarpus horridus, Artocarpus hypargyreus, Artocarpus integer, Artocarpus jarrettiae, Artocarpus kemando, Artocarpus lacucha, Artocarpus lanceifolius, Artocarpus longifolius, Artocarpus lowii, Artocarpus mariannensis, Artocarpus multifidus, Artocarpus nanchuanensis, Artocarpus nigrifolius, Artocarpus nitidus, Artocarpus nobilis, Artocarpus obtusus, Artocarpus odoratissimus, Artocarpus palembanicus, Artocarpus petelotii, Artocarpus pinnatisectus, Artocarpus pithecogallus, Artocarpus primackii, Artocarpus reticulatus,

References

Henri Ernest Baillon (1827-1895): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baill.' in the authors string.
René Paul Raymond Capuron (1921-1971): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Capuron' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:582585-1: Based on the initial data import