Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
belingensis
ID:
1319464

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gosline & Malécot

Source:
ipni

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 66: 382 (2011 publ. 2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001331918

Common Names

  • Octoknema belingensis
  • Belingensis Octoknema
  • Belingensis's Octoknema

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Description

Octoknema belingensis (also called Bélinga False Nettle, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 1.5 m in height. It is native to Central and East Africa, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Octoknema belingensis is used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as a source of food.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Octoknema belingensis has yellow flowers, with a single seed head containing small, black seeds. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped cotyledon and long, thin stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Octoknema belingensis is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature stems and planted in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment until the plants are established.

Where to Find Octoknema belingensis

Octoknema belingensis is found in Cameroon.

Octoknema belingensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Octoknema belingensis?

Octoknema belingensis

What is the family of Octoknema belingensis?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Octoknema belingensis?

Belinga Octoknema

Species in the Olacaceae family

Anacolosa casearioides, Anacolosa cauliflora, Anacolosa clarkii, Anacolosa crassipes, Anacolosa densiflora, Anacolosa frutescens, Anacolosa glochidiiformis, Anacolosa griffithii, Anacolosa ilicoides, Anacolosa insularis, Anacolosa lutea, Anacolosa papuana, Anacolosa pervilleana, Anacolosa poilanei, Anacolosa uncifera, Aptandra caudata, Aptandra liriosmoides, Aptandra tubicina, Aptandra zenkeri, Brachynema axillare, Brachynema ramiflorum, Cathedra acuminata, Cathedra bahiensis, Cathedra grandiflora, Cathedra paraensis, Cathedra rubricaulis, Chaunochiton angustifolium, Chaunochiton kappleri, Chaunochiton loranthoides, Coula edulis, Curupira tefeensis, Diogoa retivenia, Diogoa zenkeri, Douradoa consimilis, Engomegoma gordonii, Erythropalum scandens, Harmandia mekongensis, Heisteria acuminata, Heisteria amazonica, Heisteria asplundii, Heisteria barbata, Heisteria blanchetiana, Heisteria citrifolia, Heisteria coccinea, Heisteria concinna, Heisteria costaricensis, Heisteria cyathiformis, Heisteria densifrons, Heisteria duckei, Heisteria insculpta,

References

Valéry Malécot (b.1974): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Malécot' in the authors string.
George Gosline: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gosline' in the authors string.