Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
kivuensis
ID:
1319466

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gosline & Malécot

Source:
ipni

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 66: 392 (2011 publ. 2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001331920

Common Names

  • Octoknema kivuensis
  • Kivuensis Octoknema
  • Kivuensis's Octoknema

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Description

Octoknema kivuensis (also called African 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 kivuensis 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 kivuensis 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 kivuensis 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 kivuensis

Octoknema kivuensis is found in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Octoknema kivuensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Octoknema kivuensis?

Octoknema kivuensis

What is the family of Octoknema kivuensis?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Octoknema kivuensis?

Kivu 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.