Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
filicornis
ID:
983538

Status:
valid

Authors:
Immelman & Schelpe

Source:
wcs

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Bothalia 13: 455 (1981)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000982876



Common Names

  • Hairy-horned Holothrix
  • Hairy-horned Star-of-Bethlehem
  • Hairy-horned False-Asphodel


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Description

Holothrix filicornis (also called fern-horn Holothrix, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Rubiaceae family. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in grasslands, woodlands, and savannas. It has a woody stem, fern-like leaves, and white flowers with yellow centers.

Uses & Benefits

Holothrix filicornis is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomach aches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Holothrix filicornis has small, white flowers with yellow centers and small, round, black seeds. The seedlings are small, with dark green, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Holothrix filicornis is a shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and treated with a rooting hormone. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Once established, the plant requires minimal maintenance and can tolerate drought.

Where to Find Holothrix filicornis

Holothrix filicornis is native to tropical regions of Africa and can be found in areas with warm, humid climates.

Species in the Holothrix genus

Holothrix klimkoana, Holothrix aphylla, Holothrix arachnoidea, Holothrix aspera, Holothrix brevipetala, Holothrix brongniartiana, Holothrix buchananii, Holothrix burchellii, Holothrix cernua, Holothrix condensata, Holothrix culveri, Holothrix elgonensis, Holothrix exilis, Holothrix filicornis, Holothrix grandiflora, Holothrix hydra, Holothrix incurva, Holothrix johnstonii, Holothrix longicornu, Holothrix longiflora, Holothrix macowaniana, Holothrix majubensis, Holothrix micrantha, Holothrix montigena, Holothrix mundii, Holothrix nyasae, Holothrix orthoceras, Holothrix papillosa, Holothrix parviflora, Holothrix pentadactyla, Holothrix pilosa, Holothrix pleistodactyla, Holothrix praecox, Holothrix randii, Holothrix schimperi, Holothrix schlechteriana, Holothrix scopularia, Holothrix secunda, Holothrix socotrana, Holothrix squamata, Holothrix thodei, Holothrix tridactylites, Holothrix tridentata, Holothrix triloba, Holothrix unifolia, Holothrix villosa,

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-99723: Based on the initial data import
Edmund André Charles Lois Eloi Schelpe (1924-1985): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schelpe' in the authors string.
Kathleen Leonore Immelman (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Immelman' in the authors string.