Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
africana
ID:
468082

Status:
valid

Authors:
Vatke

Source:
ksu

Year:
1882

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 43: 321 (1882)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000467414



Common Names

  • Poskea africana
  • African Poskea
  • African Poskea
  • African Poskea


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Description

Poskea africana (also called African poskea, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with long, thin, creeping stems and small, ovate, dark green leaves. It is native to the tropical forests of Africa and usually grows on tree trunks in the understory of the forest.

Uses & Benefits

Poskea africana is used as an ornamental plant and for its essential oil which is used in perfumes and cosmetics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Poskea africana is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedling is a small, green, pointed leaf with a white stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Poskea africana is a tropical, evergreen, perennial shrub that grows up to 2 m (6.6 ft) tall. It is best grown in moist, well-drained, acidic soil in partial shade. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Poskea africana

Poskea africana is native to the tropical forests of Africa.

Poskea africana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Poskea africana?

Poskea africana

What is the natural habitat of Poskea africana?

Forests in Africa

What are the common uses of Poskea africana?

Medicinal and ornamental purposes

Species in the Poskea genus

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

Wilhelm Vatke (1849-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vatke' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:120307-1: 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].