Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
dasyantha
ID:
573035

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1876

Citation Micro:
Hooker's Icon. Pl. 12: 84 (1876)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000572367



Common Names

  • Bulbophyllum ornatissimum
  • Thismia clavigera
  • Brosimum glaucum


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Description

Brookea dasyantha (also called Hairy Brookea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is found in tropical Africa, with its native regions including Cameroon, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Gabon, and Nigeria. It is a shrub, typically found in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Brookea dasyantha is used in traditional medicine to treat fever and malaria, and as a diuretic. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Brookea dasyantha is a small, pink, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, oval-shaped seedlings.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Brookea dasyantha is a fast-growing shrub that can be propagated by cuttings. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in a well-draining soil mix. The soil should be kept moist but not wet. The cuttings should be placed in a warm, bright location and should root within a few weeks. Once the cuttings have rooted, they can be transplanted into larger containers.

Where to Find Brookea dasyantha

Brookea dasyantha is native to tropical Asia and can be found in moist, shady areas.

Brookea dasyantha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Brookea dasyantha?

Brookea dasyantha

What is the natural habitat of Brookea dasyantha?

Brookea dasyantha is found in tropical forests in Central and South America.

What is the flower color of Brookea dasyantha?

The flowers of Brookea dasyantha are usually white or yellow.

Species in the Plantaginaceae family

Acanthorrhinum ramosissimum, Adenosma annamense, Adenosma bracteosum, Adenosma camphoratum, Adenosma cordifolium, Adenosma debilis, Adenosma elsholtzioides, Adenosma glutinosum, Adenosma hirsutum, Adenosma indianum, Adenosma inopinatum, Adenosma javanicum, Adenosma macrophyllum, Adenosma malabaricum, Adenosma microcephalum, Adenosma muelleri, Adenosma nelsonioides, Adenosma papuana, Adenosma punctata, Adenosma retusilobum, Adenosma subrepens, Adenosma ternata, Adenosma thorelii, Agathelpis adunca, Agathelpis brevifolia, Agathelpis mucronata, Albraunia foveopilosa, Albraunia fugax, Albraunia psilosperma, Anamaria heterophylla, Anarrhinum bellidifolium, Anarrhinum corsicum, Anarrhinum duriminium, Anarrhinum forsskaolii, Anarrhinum fruticosum, Anarrhinum intermedium, Anarrhinum laxiflorum, Anarrhinum longipedicellatum, Anarrhinum orientale, Anarrhinum pedatum, Anarrhinum forskaohlii, Ancistrostylis harmandii, Angelonia acuminatissima, Angelonia alternifolia, Angelonia angustifolia, Angelonia arguta, Angelonia biflora, Angelonia bisaccata, Angelonia blanchetii, Angelonia campestris,

References

George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:799880-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].