Status:
valid
Authors:
(Chiov.) W.J.de Wilde
Source:
cmp
Year:
1973
Citation Micro:
Blumea 21: 355 (1973)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000561002
Common Names
- Berberoides Basananthe
- Berber-Like Basananthe
- Berber-Like Orchid
Synonyms
- Carania berberoides Chiov. [unknown]
Description
Basananthe berberoides (also called Berber-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 berberoides 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 berberoides is white and bell-shaped. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are thin and have long stems.
Cultivation and Propagation
Basananthe berberoides 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 berberoides
Basananthe berberoides can be found in Angola, Botswana, and Namibia.
Basananthe berberoides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Basananthe berberoides?
Basananthe berberoides
What is the common name of Basananthe berberoides?
Basananthe
What is the natural habitat of Basananthe berberoides?
Tropical rainforest
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,