Biophytum nyikense - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Oxalidales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nyikense
ID:
566177
Status:
valid
Authors:
Exell
Source:
cmp
Year:
1961
Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Brot. , sér. 2, 35: 137 (1961)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000565509
Common Names
- Biophytum nyikense
- Nyik Biophytum
- Nyik's Biophytum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Biophytum nyikense (also called ‘Nyika Sensitive Plant’, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herbaceous plant native to tropical Africa. It typically grows in moist, shady areas, such as in forests, grasslands, and along riverbanks.
Uses & Benefits
Biophytum nyikense is not known to have any non-medical uses or benefits.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Biophytum nyikense is yellow and has four petals. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Biophytum nyikense can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is sensitive to frost and should be protected from cold temperatures.
Where to Find Biophytum nyikense
Biophytum nyikense can be found in India.
Biophytum nyikense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Biophytum nyikense?
Biophytum nyikense
What type of plant is Biophytum nyikense?
Herbaceous perennial
Where is Biophytum nyikense found?
Central and South America
Species in the Biophytum genus
Biophytum abyssinicum, Biophytum adiantoides, Biophytum aeschynomenifolia, Biophytum albizzioides, Biophytum amazonicum, Biophytum antioquiense, Biophytum bolivianum, Biophytum boussingaultii, Biophytum calophyllum, Biophytum cardonaei, Biophytum castum, Biophytum chocoense, Biophytum columbianum, Biophytum commersonii, Biophytum congestiflorum, Biophytum cowanii, Biophytum crassipes, Biophytum dendroides, Biophytum dormiens, Biophytum falcifolium, Biophytum forsythii, Biophytum foxii, Biophytum fruticosum, Biophytum globuliflorum, Biophytum gracile, Biophytum heinrichsae, Biophytum helenae, Biophytum hermannii, Biophytum hildebrandtii, Biophytum huilense, Biophytum insigne, Biophytum intermedium, Biophytum jessenii, Biophytum juninense, Biophytum kassneri, Biophytum kayae, Biophytum lindsaeifolium, Biophytum longibracteatum, Biophytum longipedunculatum, Biophytum lourteigiae, Biophytum luetzelburgii, Biophytum macropodum, Biophytum macrorrhizum, Biophytum madurense, Biophytum mapirense, Biophytum microphyllum, Biophytum mimosella, Biophytum molle, Biophytum mucronatum, Biophytum mutisii,
Species in the Oxalidaceae family
Averrhoa dolichocarpa, Averrhoa leucopetala, Averrhoa bilimbi, Averrhoa carambola, Averrhoa microphylla, Biophytum abyssinicum, Biophytum adiantoides, Biophytum aeschynomenifolia, Biophytum albizzioides, Biophytum amazonicum, Biophytum antioquiense, Biophytum bolivianum, Biophytum boussingaultii, Biophytum calophyllum, Biophytum cardonaei, Biophytum castum, Biophytum chocoense, Biophytum columbianum, Biophytum commersonii, Biophytum congestiflorum, Biophytum cowanii, Biophytum crassipes, Biophytum dendroides, Biophytum dormiens, Biophytum falcifolium, Biophytum forsythii, Biophytum foxii, Biophytum fruticosum, Biophytum globuliflorum, Biophytum gracile, Biophytum heinrichsae, Biophytum helenae, Biophytum hermannii, Biophytum hildebrandtii, Biophytum huilense, Biophytum insigne, Biophytum intermedium, Biophytum jessenii, Biophytum juninense, Biophytum kassneri, Biophytum kayae, Biophytum lindsaeifolium, Biophytum longibracteatum, Biophytum longipedunculatum, Biophytum lourteigiae, Biophytum luetzelburgii, Biophytum macropodum, Biophytum macrorrhizum, Biophytum madurense, Biophytum mapirense,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2676171: Based on the initial data import
Arthur Wallis Exell (1901-1993): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Exell' in the authors string.