Benthamia africana - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
africana
ID:
1326725
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Lindl.) Hermans
Source:
ipni
Year:
2014
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 69(9517): 10 (2014)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001339179
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Benthamia africana (also called African Benthamia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub growing to 1 m tall. It is native to Africa, and is found in forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Benthamia africana is a plant that is used for its medicinal properties. It is known to be a diuretic, anti-inflammatory, and anti-bacterial.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Benthamia africana has small, white flowers with yellow-green stripes. The flowers are borne in a dense, globular inflorescence. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have small, ovate leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Benthamia africana is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 2 m in height. It is easily propagated from cuttings and can be grown in a variety of soils. It prefers partial shade and is tolerant of light frost.
Where to Find Benthamia africana
Benthamia africana is found in Africa.
Benthamia africana FAQ
What are the common names of Benthamia africana?
African Benthamia, African Benthamia Tree
What is the natural habitat of Benthamia africana?
It is found in tropical and subtropical forests in Africa
What are the uses of Benthamia africana?
The wood of the tree is used for construction, furniture, and firewood
Species in the Benthamia genus
Benthamia bathieana, Benthamia calceolata, Benthamia catatiana, Benthamia chlorantha, Benthamia cuspidata, Benthamia dauphinensis, Benthamia elata, Benthamia exilis, Benthamia flavida, Benthamia glaberrima, Benthamia herminioides, Benthamia humbertii, Benthamia longecalceata, Benthamia macra, Benthamia madagascariensis, Benthamia majoriflora, Benthamia melanopoda, Benthamia misera, Benthamia monophylla, Benthamia nigrescens, Benthamia nigro-vaginata, Benthamia nivea, Benthamia perfecunda, Benthamia perularioides, Benthamia praecox, Benthamia procera, Benthamia rostrata, Benthamia verecunda, Benthamia arenaria, Benthamia barbata, Benthamia grandiflora, Benthamia hispidissima, Benthamia idahoensis, Benthamia boiteaui, Benthamia bosseri, Benthamia africana,
Species in the Orchidaceae family
Aa fiebrigii, Aa hartwegii, Aa hieronymi, Aa leucantha, Aa lorentzii, Aa macra, Aa achalensis, Aa maderoi, Aa mandonii, Aa matthewsii, Aa microtidis, Aa paleacea, Aa argyrolepis, Aa riobambae, Aa rosei, Aa schickendanzii, Aa sphaeroglossa, Aa trilobulata, Aa weddelliana, Aa aurantiaca, Aa calceata, Aa colombiana, Aa denticulata, Aa erosa, Aa figueroi, Aa lozanoi, Aa lehmannii, Acampe carinata, Acampe cephalotes, Acampe ochracea, Acampe pachyglossa, Acampe praemorsa, Acampe joiceyana, Acampe hulae, Acanthophippium bicolor, Acanthophippium chrysoglossum, Acanthophippium curtisii, Acanthophippium eburneum, Acanthophippium gougahense, Acanthophippium javanicum, Acanthophippium lilacinum, Acanthophippium mantinianum, Acanthophippium parviflorum, Acanthophippium pictum, Acanthophippium splendidum, Acanthophippium striatum, Acanthophippium sylhetense, Acanthophippium curtisii, Achlydosa glandulosa, Acianthera aculeata,
References
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.
Johan Hermans (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hermans' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77138646-1: Based on the initial data import