Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
littoralis
ID:
561683

Status:
valid

Authors:
Peyr.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1859

Citation Micro:
Bot. Zeitung (Berlin) 17: 101 (1859)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000561015



Common Names

  • Littoralis Basananthe
  • Coastal Basananthe
  • Coastal Orchid


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Synonyms

  • Tryphostemma littorale (Peyr.) Engl. [unknown]

Description

Basananthe littoralis (also called Coastal basananthe, among many other common names) is a herbaceous perennial native to Africa. It has small, white flowers and is found in grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Basananthe littoralis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Basananthe littoralis 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 littoralis 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 littoralis

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

Basananthe littoralis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Basananthe littoralis?

Basananthe littoralis

What is the common name of Basananthe littoralis?

Coastal basananthe

What is the natural habitat of Basananthe littoralis?

Coastal areas of South Africa

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,

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