Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
aristolochioides
ID:
561666

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Robyns

Source:
cmp

Year:
1989

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Natl. Belg. 59: 228 (1989)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000560998



Common Names

  • Aristolochioides Basananthe
  • Aristolochia-Like Basananthe
  • Aristolochia-Like Orchid


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Description

Basananthe aristolochioides (also called Aristolochia-like Basananthe, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It has glossy green leaves and small white flowers and is found in rocky hillsides and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Basananthe aristolochioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Basananthe aristolochioides is white and bell-shaped. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are thin and have long stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Basananthe aristolochioides is a small, evergreen shrub that can be grown in a pot or in the ground. It prefers a well-drained soil and a sunny position. Propagation is by cuttings taken in spring or summer. It can also be propagated from seed, but this is a slow process.

Where to Find Basananthe aristolochioides

Basananthe aristolochioides can be found in Angola, Botswana, and Namibia.

Basananthe aristolochioides FAQ

What are the common names of Basananthe aristolochioides?

Common names of Basananthe aristolochioides include Aristolochia-like Basananthe and Aristolochia-like Waterwort.

What is the scientific classification of Basananthe aristolochioides?

Basananthe aristolochioides is a species of flowering plant in the family Plantaginaceae.

What are the habitat requirements of Basananthe aristolochioides?

Basananthe aristolochioides is found in wet meadows, marshes, and wet woods.

Species in the Basananthe genus

Basananthe kisimbae, Basananthe aciphylla, Basananthe apetala, Basananthe aristolochioides, Basananthe baumii, Basananthe berberoides, Basananthe botryoidea, Basananthe cupricola, Basananthe gossweileri, Basananthe hanningtoniana, Basananthe hederae, Basananthe heterophylla, Basananthe hispidula, Basananthe holmesii, Basananthe kottoensis, Basananthe kundelunguensis, Basananthe lanceolata, Basananthe littoralis, Basananthe longifolia, Basananthe malaissei, Basananthe merolae, Basananthe nummularia, Basananthe papillosa, Basananthe parvifolia, Basananthe pedata, Basananthe phaulantha, Basananthe polygaloides, Basananthe pseudostipulata, Basananthe pubiflora, Basananthe reticulata, Basananthe sandersonii, Basananthe scabrida, Basananthe scabrifolia, Basananthe spinosa, Basananthe subsessilicarpa, Basananthe triloba, Basananthe zanzibarica,

Species in the Passifloraceae family

Adenia kigogoensis, Adenia litoralis, Adenia mcdadeana, Adenia metamorpha, Adenia stylosa, Adenia aculeata, Adenia acuta, Adenia adenifera, Adenia antongilliana, Adenia ballyi, Adenia banaensis, Adenia bequaertii, Adenia boivinii, Adenia cardiophylla, Adenia cissampeloides, Adenia cladosepala, Adenia cordifolia, Adenia cordifolia, Adenia crassa, Adenia cynanchifolia, Adenia densiflora, Adenia digitata, Adenia dinklagei, Adenia dolichosiphon, Adenia ecirrosa, Adenia elegans, Adenia ellenbeckii, Adenia epigea, Adenia erecta, Adenia fasciculata, Adenia fernandesiana, Adenia firingalavensis, Adenia fruticosa, Adenia gedoensis, Adenia glauca, Adenia globosa, Adenia globosa, Adenia goetzei, Adenia gracilis, Adenia guineensis, Adenia gummifera, Adenia hastata, Adenia heterophylla, Adenia hondala, Adenia huillensis, Adenia inermis, Adenia isaloensis, Adenia karibaensis, Adenia keramanthus, Adenia kinabaluensis,