Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
hanningtoniana
ID:
561674

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Mast.) W.J.de Wilde

Source:
cmp

Year:
1973

Citation Micro:
Blumea 21: 342 (1973)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000561006



Common Names

  • Hanningtoniana Basananthe
  • Hannington's Basananthe
  • Hannington's Orchid


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Synonyms

  • Tryphostemma volkensii Harms [unknown]
  • Tryphostemma stolzii Engl. & Harms [unknown]
  • Tryphostemma foetidum Lebrun & Taton [unknown]
  • Tryphostemma snowdenii Hutch. & K.Pearce [unknown]
  • Tryphostemma latilobum Harms ex Engl. [unknown]
  • Tryphostemma niloticum Engl. [unknown]
  • Tryphostemma hanningtonianum Mast. [unknown]

Description

Basananthe hanningtoniana (also called Hannington's 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 hanningtoniana 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 hanningtoniana 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 hanningtoniana 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 hanningtoniana

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

Basananthe hanningtoniana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Basananthe hanningtoniana?

Basananthe hanningtoniana

What is the family of Basananthe hanningtoniana?

Orchidaceae

What is the common name of Basananthe hanningtoniana?

Hannington's Basananthe

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2670664: Based on the initial data import
Maxwell Tylden Masters (1833-1907): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mast.' in the authors string.
Willem Jan Jacobus Oswald de Wilde (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.J.de Wilde' in the authors string.