Octoknema genovefae - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Villiers
Source:
cmp
Year:
1972
Citation Micro:
Bull. Inst. Fondam. Afrique Noire, Sér. A, Sci. Nat. 34: 5 (1972)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000390249
Common Names
- Octoknema genovefae
- Genovefa's Octoknema
- Genovefa Octoknema
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Octoknema genovefae (also called Genovefa's octoknema, among many other common names) is a shrub native to tropical regions of Africa and Asia. It has a woody stem and yellow flowers. It typically grows in moist, shady areas such as along riverbanks and in forests.
Uses & Benefits
Octoknema genovefae is used in landscaping as an ornamental plant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Octoknema genovefae has small white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. Its seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Octoknema genovefae is a shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and can tolerate drought. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sunny location.
Where to Find Octoknema genovefae
Octoknema genovefae can be found in tropical Africa and India.
Octoknema genovefae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Octoknema genovefae?
Octoknema genovefae
What is the common name of Octoknema genovefae?
Genovefa's Octoknema
What is the natural habitat of Octoknema genovefae?
It is found in tropical and subtropical forests of Africa, Asia, and Australia
Species in the Octoknema genus
Octoknema hulstaertiana, Octoknema genovefae, Octoknema borealis, Octoknema aruwimiensis, Octoknema affinis, Octoknema affinis, Octoknema dinklagei, Octoknema orientalis, Octoknema klaineana, Octoknema bakossiensis, Octoknema belingensis, Octoknema chailluensis, Octoknema kivuensis, Octoknema mokoko, Octoknema ogoouensis,
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
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2400262: Based on the initial data import
Jean-François Villiers (1943-2001): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Villiers' in the authors string.