Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
merolae
ID:
561686

Status:
valid

Authors:
Raimondo & Moggi

Source:
cmp

Year:
1985

Citation Micro:
Delpinoa 23-24: 326 (1981-1982 publ. 1985)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000561018



Common Names

  • Basananthe Merolae
  • Merolae Basananthe
  • Merolae


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Description

Basananthe merolae (also called Merola's 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 merolae 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 merolae is white and has five petals. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small with a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Basananthe merolae is a perennial herb that grows in dry, sandy soils. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Division can be done in spring or early summer. Plants should be spaced about 15 cm apart.

Where to Find Basananthe merolae

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

Basananthe merolae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Basananthe merolae?

Basananthe merolae

What is the common name of Basananthe merolae?

Merola's basananthe

What is the natural habitat of Basananthe merolae?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2670675: Based on the initial data import
Francesco Maria Raimondo (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Raimondo' in the authors string.
Guido Moggi (b.1927): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Moggi' in the authors string.