Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
frutescens
ID:
380977

Status:
valid

Authors:
Valeton

Source:
wcs

Year:
1910

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 44: 551 (1910)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000380309



Common Names

  • Frutescens Acranthera
  • Acranthera Frutescens
  • Shrubby Acranthera


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Synonyms

  • Acranthera multiflora Valeton [valid]

Description

Acranthera frutescens (also called Shrubby Acranthera, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to tropical Africa and Asia. It has long, thin stems and small, round leaves. It grows in wet areas, such as marshes, swamps, and riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Acranthera frutescens is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used medicinally for treating fever, inflammation, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Acranthera frutescens is small and yellow in color. The seed is a small, black, round structure. The seedlings are small and have a single, short, thin leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acranthera frutescens is an evergreen shrub that is native to tropical and subtropical regions. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is usually done by seed or by cuttings. Cuttings should be taken in spring or early summer and planted in moist soil.

Where to Find Acranthera frutescens

Acranthera frutescens is native to India and Sri Lanka. It is found in dry deciduous forests and scrublands at elevations of up to 1,500 meters.

Acranthera frutescens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acranthera frutescens?

Acranthera frutescens

What is the common name of Acranthera frutescens?

Frutescent acranthera

What is the natural habitat of Acranthera frutescens?

It is native to tropical Africa, from Ethiopia to South Africa

Species in the Acranthera genus

Acranthera abbreviata, Acranthera anamallica, Acranthera athroophlebia, Acranthera atropella, Acranthera aurantiaca, Acranthera axilliflora, Acranthera bullata, Acranthera capitata, Acranthera ceylanica, Acranthera didymocarpa, Acranthera endertii, Acranthera frutescens, Acranthera grandiflora, Acranthera hallieri, Acranthera hirtostipula, Acranthera involucrata, Acranthera johannis-winkleri, Acranthera lanceolata, Acranthera longipes, Acranthera longipetiolata, Acranthera maculata, Acranthera megaphylla, Acranthera monantha, Acranthera nieuwenhuisii, Acranthera ophiorhizoides, Acranthera parviflora, Acranthera philippensis, Acranthera ruttenii, Acranthera salmonea, Acranthera siamensis, Acranthera siliquosa, Acranthera simalurensis, Acranthera sinensis, Acranthera strigosa, Acranthera tomentosa, Acranthera variegata, Acranthera velutinervia, Acranthera yatesii, Acranthera philippinensis, Acranthera burmanica, Acranthera virescens, Acranthera hoangii, Acranthera collina,

Species in the Rubiaceae family

Acranthera abbreviata, Acranthera anamallica, Acranthera athroophlebia, Acranthera atropella, Acranthera aurantiaca, Acranthera axilliflora, Acranthera bullata, Acranthera capitata, Acranthera ceylanica, Acranthera didymocarpa, Acranthera endertii, Acranthera frutescens, Acranthera grandiflora, Acranthera hallieri, Acranthera hirtostipula, Acranthera involucrata, Acranthera johannis-winkleri, Acranthera lanceolata, Acranthera longipes, Acranthera longipetiolata, Acranthera maculata, Acranthera megaphylla, Acranthera monantha, Acranthera nieuwenhuisii, Acranthera ophiorhizoides, Acranthera parviflora, Acranthera philippensis, Acranthera ruttenii, Acranthera salmonea, Acranthera siamensis, Acranthera siliquosa, Acranthera simalurensis, Acranthera sinensis, Acranthera strigosa, Acranthera tomentosa, Acranthera variegata, Acranthera velutinervia, Acranthera yatesii, Acranthera philippinensis, Acranthera burmanica, Acranthera virescens, Acranthera hoangii, Acranthera collina, Acrobotrys discolor, Acrosynanthus jamaicensis, Acrosynanthus latifolius, Acrosynanthus minor, Acrosynanthus ovatus, Acrosynanthus parvifolius, Acrosynanthus revolutus,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2381: Based on the initial data import
Theodoric Valeton (1855-1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Valeton' in the authors string.