Anaxagorea angustifolia - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
angustifolia
ID:
534112
Status:
valid
Authors:
Timmerman
Source:
cmp
Year:
1984
Citation Micro:
Proc. Kon. Ned. Akad. Wetensch. C 87: 298 (1984)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000533444
Common Names
- Anaxagorea angustifolia
- Narrow-Leaved Anaxagorea
- Narrow-Leaved Ape Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Anaxagorea angustifolia (also called Narrow-leaved anaxagorea, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that grows up to 30 cm tall. It has white or pink flowers with yellow anthers. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, rocky soils.
Uses & Benefits
Anaxagorea angustifolia is a flowering plant that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and stomachaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Anaxagorea angustifolia flower is a small, white, daisy-like flower with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with light green leaves and white flowers.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Anaxagorea angustifolia is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can be propagated by cuttings or by layering. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Anaxagorea angustifolia
Anaxagorea angustifolia can be found in the Caribbean region, including parts of Cuba, Jamaica, and Haiti.
Anaxagorea angustifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Anaxagorea angustifolia?
Anaxagorea angustifolia
What are the common names of Anaxagorea angustifolia?
Narrow-leaved Anaxagorea
What is the habitat of Anaxagorea angustifolia?
Tropical rainforest
Species in the Anaxagorea genus
Anaxagorea acuminata, Anaxagorea allenii, Anaxagorea angustifolia, Anaxagorea borneensis, Anaxagorea brachycarpa, Anaxagorea brevipedicellata, Anaxagorea brevipes, Anaxagorea crassipetala, Anaxagorea dolichocarpa, Anaxagorea floribunda, Anaxagorea gigantophylla, Anaxagorea guatemalensis, Anaxagorea inundata, Anaxagorea javanica, Anaxagorea luzonensis, Anaxagorea macrantha, Anaxagorea manausensis, Anaxagorea pachypetala, Anaxagorea panamensis, Anaxagorea petiolata, Anaxagorea phaeocarpa, Anaxagorea prinoides, Anaxagorea rheophytica, Anaxagorea rufa, Anaxagorea silvatica,
Species in the Annonaceae family
Afroguatteria bequaertii, Afroguatteria globosa, Afroguatteria discostigma, Alphonsea boniana, Alphonsea curtisii, Alphonsea cylindrica, Alphonsea elliptica, Alphonsea gaudichaudiana, Alphonsea hainanensis, Alphonsea havilandii, Alphonsea hortensis, Alphonsea javanica, Alphonsea johorensis, Alphonsea keithii, Alphonsea kinabaluensis, Alphonsea kingii, Alphonsea lucida, Alphonsea lutea, Alphonsea maingayi, Alphonsea malayana, Alphonsea mollis, Alphonsea monogyna, Alphonsea orthopetala, Alphonsea ovata, Alphonsea papuasica, Alphonsea philastreana, Alphonsea siamensis, Alphonsea sonlaensis, Alphonsea stenogyna, Alphonsea tonquinensis, Alphonsea tsangyanensis, Alphonsea ventricosa, Alphonsea zeylanica, Alphonsea borneensis, Alphonsea rugosa, Alphonsea glandulosa, Alphonsea pallida, Alphonsea annulata, Alphonsea isthmicola, Alphonsea longicarpa, Alphonsea phuwuaensis, Ambavia capuronii, Ambavia gerrardii, Anaxagorea acuminata, Anaxagorea allenii, Anaxagorea angustifolia, Anaxagorea borneensis, Anaxagorea brachycarpa, Anaxagorea brevipedicellata, Anaxagorea brevipes,
References
A. Timmerman: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Timmerman' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:272116-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.