Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
africanus
ID:
252426

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.Taylor

Source:
wcs

Year:
1930

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 68: 84 (1930)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000251758

Common Names

  • Nesogenes africanus
  • African Nesogenes
  • African False-Foxglove

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Description

Nesogenes africanus (also called Africanus Nesogenes, among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid species native to tropical Africa and Madagascar. It has a single, thin, erect leaf and a single, small, yellow or white flower. It grows in moist, shady, grassy habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Nesogenes africanus has been used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, headache, and dizziness. It has also been used to treat skin diseases and to improve the immune system.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Nesogenes africanus is white, with a yellow center, and a single petal. Its seeds are small and round, and its seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nesogenes africanus is a terrestrial orchid species native to Taiwan. It is best grown in a well-drained, humus-rich soil in a partially shaded position. Propagation is by division of the mature plant or by seed.

Where to Find Nesogenes africanus

Nesogenes africanus is native to tropical Africa.

Nesogenes africanus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Nesogenes africanus?

Nesogenes africanus

What is the common name of Nesogenes africanus?

African Nesogenes

What type of plant is Nesogenes africanus?

Herbaceous perennial

Species in the Orobanchaceae family

Aeginetia indica, Aeginetia mirabilis, Aeginetia mpomii, Aeginetia selebica, Aeginetia sessilis, Aeginetia sinensis, Aeginetia flava, Aeginetia acaulis, Agalinis angustifolia, Agalinis aphylla, Agalinis aspera, Agalinis auriculata, Agalinis bandeirensis, Agalinis bangii, Agalinis brachyphylla, Agalinis calycina, Agalinis chaparensis, Agalinis communis, Agalinis decemloba, Agalinis densiflora, Agalinis digitalis, Agalinis divaricata, Agalinis edwardsiana, Agalinis fasciculata, Agalinis fiebrigii, Agalinis filicaulis, Agalinis filifolia, Agalinis gattingeri, Agalinis genistifolia, Agalinis gypsophila, Agalinis heterophylla, Agalinis homalantha, Agalinis humilis, Agalinis itambensis, Agalinis kingsii, Agalinis lanceolata, Agalinis laxa, Agalinis linarioides, Agalinis linifolia, Agalinis maritima, Agalinis megalantha, Agalinis meyeniana, Agalinis nana, Agalinis navasotensis, Agalinis neoscotica, Agalinis obtusifolia, Agalinis oligophylla, Agalinis peduncularis, Agalinis pennellii, Agalinis plukenetii,

References

George Taylor (1904-1993): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Taylor' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:863923-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].