Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Oxalidales
Genus:
Species:
renifolium
ID:
566192

Status:
valid

Authors:
Delhaye.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1952

Citation Micro:
Bull. Séances Inst. Roy. Colon. Belge 23: 857 (1952)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000565524



Common Names

  • Biophytum Renifolium
  • Kidney-leaved Biophytum
  • Kidney-leaved Leaf-flower


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Description

Biophytum renifolium (also called ‘Kidney-Leaved 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 renifolium is not known to have any non-medical uses or benefits.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Biophytum renifolium is yellow and has four petals. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Biophytum renifolium is a small, perennial herb that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. Propagation is best done by division of the rhizomes or by cuttings taken in the spring or summer.

Where to Find Biophytum renifolium

Biophytum renifolium is native to Central and South America and can be found in moist forests and along streams in the region.

Biophytum renifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Biophytum renifolium?

Biophytum renifolium

What type of plant is Biophytum renifolium?

Herbaceous perennial

Where is Biophytum renifolium 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,