Status:
valid
Authors:
D.E.Benn. & Christenson
Source:
wcs
Year:
1994
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 46: 235 (1994)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000220751
Common Names
- Kefersteinia bengasahra
- Bengasahra Kefersteinia
- Bengasahra False Daisy
Description
Kefersteinia bengasahra (also called Bengasahra Kefersteinia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Rubiaceae family. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests. It is a shrub or small tree, growing up to 4 m tall, with simple, opposite leaves and small, white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Kefersteinia bengasahra is used as an ornamental plant and for its essential oil.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Kefersteinia bengasahra has white flowers with yellow anthers and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a light green color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Kefersteinia bengasahra can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Division is best done in the spring or fall. The plants should be divided into smaller clumps and replanted in a well-draining soil mix.
Where to Find Kefersteinia bengasahra
Kefersteinia bengasahra is found in tropical Africa, from Nigeria to Angola and south to Namibia and South Africa.
Kefersteinia bengasahra FAQ
What is the scientific name of Kefersteinia bengasahra?
Kefersteinia bengasahra
What is the family of Kefersteinia bengasahra?
Asteraceae
Where is Kefersteinia bengasahra found?
Central and South America
Species in the Kefersteinia genus
Kefersteinia alba,
Kefersteinia andreettae,
Kefersteinia auriculata,
Kefersteinia aurorae,
Kefersteinia bengasahra,
Kefersteinia bismarckii,
Kefersteinia candida,
Kefersteinia chocoensis,
Kefersteinia costaricensis,
Kefersteinia delcastilloi,
Kefersteinia elegans,
Kefersteinia escalerensis,
Kefersteinia escobariana,
Kefersteinia excentrica,
Kefersteinia expansa,
Kefersteinia gemma,
Kefersteinia graminea,
Kefersteinia guacamayoana,
Kefersteinia heideri,
Kefersteinia hirtzii,
Kefersteinia klabochii,
Kefersteinia koechliniorum,
Kefersteinia lactea,
Kefersteinia lafontainei,
Kefersteinia laminata,
Kefersteinia lojae,
Kefersteinia maculosa,
Kefersteinia microcharis,
Kefersteinia minutiflora,
Kefersteinia mystacina,
Kefersteinia niesseniae,
Kefersteinia ocellata,
Kefersteinia orbicularis,
Kefersteinia oscarii,
Kefersteinia parvilabris,
Kefersteinia pastorellii,
Kefersteinia pellita,
Kefersteinia perlonga,
Kefersteinia pulchella,
Kefersteinia pusilla,
Kefersteinia retanae,
Kefersteinia richardhegerlii,
Kefersteinia ricii,
Kefersteinia salustianae,
Kefersteinia sanguinolenta,
Kefersteinia stapelioides,
Kefersteinia stevensonii,
Kefersteinia taurina,
Kefersteinia tolimensis,
Kefersteinia trullata,
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,