Afrolimon peregrinum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
peregrinum
ID:
1286286
Status:
valid
Authors:
(P.J.Bergius) Lincz.
Source:
tro
Year:
1979
Citation Micro:
Novosti Sist. Vyssh. Rast. 16: 168 (1979)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001285624
Common Names
- Afrolimon
- Peregrinum
- Afrolimon Peregrinum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Afrolimon peregrinum (also called Wandering Afrolimon, among many other common names) is a species of fly native to tropical regions of Africa. It has a thick, branched exoskeleton and small, oval-shaped body. It grows in moist soils and on decaying plant material.
Uses & Benefits
Afrolimon peregrinum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant in traditional Chinese medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Afrolimon peregrinum are yellow and bell-shaped. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are short and thick with multiple stems.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Afrolimon peregrinum is a tropical plant that is best grown in a warm, humid environment. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. Propagation is best done by seed, which should be sown in spring or summer. The seeds should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination occurs.
Where to Find Afrolimon peregrinum
Afrolimon peregrinum is native to the tropical forests of Africa.
Afrolimon peregrinum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Afrolimon peregrinum?
Afrolimon peregrinum
What type of plant is Afrolimon peregrinum?
It is a type of shrub.
Where is Afrolimon peregrinum found?
It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa.
Species in the Afrolimon genus
Species in the Plumbaginaceae family
Acantholimon ekimii, Acantholimon mobayenii, Acantholimon multiflorum, Acantholimon acanthobryum, Acantholimon acerosum, Acantholimon acmostegium, Acantholimon afanassievii, Acantholimon agropyroideum, Acantholimon ahangarensis, Acantholimon alaicum, Acantholimon alatavicum, Acantholimon alavae, Acantholimon albertii, Acantholimon albocalycinum, Acantholimon alexandri, Acantholimon alexeenkoanum, Acantholimon amoenum, Acantholimon anisophyllum, Acantholimon annae, Acantholimon antilibanoticum, Acantholimon anzobicum, Acantholimon araxanum, Acantholimon argyrostachyum, Acantholimon aristulatum, Acantholimon armenum, Acantholimon artosense, Acantholimon arundoscapum, Acantholimon aspadanum, Acantholimon asphodelinum, Acantholimon astragalinum, Acantholimon atrofuscum, Acantholimon atropatanum, Acantholimon auganum, Acantholimon aulieatense, Acantholimon austroiranicum, Acantholimon avanosicum, Acantholimon avenaceum, Acantholimon azizae, Acantholimon bakhtiaricum, Acantholimon balchanicum, Acantholimon bashkaleicum, Acantholimon birandii, Acantholimon blakelockii, Acantholimon blandum, Acantholimon bodeanum, Acantholimon bonesseae, Acantholimon borodinii, Acantholimon brachyphyllum, Acantholimon brachystachyum, Acantholimon bracteatum,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50329317: Based on the initial data import
Peter Jonas Bergius (1730-1790): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.J.Bergius' in the authors string.
Igor Linchevski (1908-1997): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lincz.' in the authors string.