Basananthe subsessilicarpa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
subsessilicarpa
ID:
561701
Status:
valid
Authors:
J.B.Gillett ex Verdc.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1998
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 53: 989 (1998)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000561033
Common Names
- Basananthe subsessilicarpa
- Subsessilicarpa Basananthe
- Basananthe Orchid
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Basananthe subsessilicarpa (also called Subsessile basananthe, among many other common names) is a species of orchid found in the tropical forests of Africa. It has a single, thin, upright stem and a single, large, dark green leaf. The flowers are small and white, and they are borne on a single, thin stem. It is found in moist, shady habitats, such as in the understory of tropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Basananthe subsessilicarpa is an ornamental plant that is often used in gardens and as a houseplant. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of temperatures. It has a long blooming period and is attractive to bees and other pollinators. It can also be used in landscaping, as a groundcover, and as a container plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Basananthe subsessilicarpa 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Basananthe subsessilicarpa is a small, evergreen, perennial herb that grows in moist, shady areas. It is propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained, sandy soil. Division is best done in late spring or early summer. The plant can also be propagated by cuttings.
Where to Find Basananthe subsessilicarpa
Basananthe subsessilicarpa is native to tropical Africa, from Senegal to Ethiopia and south to Angola and Mozambique.
Basananthe subsessilicarpa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Basananthe subsessilicarpa?
Basananthe subsessilicarpa
What is the common name of Basananthe subsessilicarpa?
Subsessile-fruited basananthe
What is the natural habitat of Basananthe subsessilicarpa?
Tropical rainforests
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-2670689: Based on the initial data import
Bernard Verdcourt (1925-2011): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Verdc.' in the authors string.
Jan Bevington Gillett (1911-1995): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.B.Gillett' in the authors string.