Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
notochlaena
ID:
534566

Status:
valid

Authors:
Craib

Source:
cmp

Year:
1919

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 11: 266 (1919)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000533898

Common Names

  • Ancylostemon notochlaena
  • Notochlaena Ancylostemon
  • Notochlaena False-broom

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Synonyms

  • Ancylostemon notochlaenus (H.Lév. & Vaniot) W.G.Craib [unknown]

Description

Ancylostemon notochlaena (also called Notochlaena's ancylostemon, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the borage family Boraginaceae. It is native to Southeast Asia, and it grows in humid, tropical forests. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a stem with a few branches. The leaves are lanceolate and the flowers are bright blue.

Uses & Benefits

Ancylostemon notochlaena is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a traditional medicine for treating fever, stomachache, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ancylostemon notochlaena has small, yellow flowers with yellow anthers and a single style. The seeds are small, dark brown and round. The seedlings are small with narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ancylostemon notochlaena is a deciduous shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 5-9.

Where to Find Ancylostemon notochlaena

Ancylostemon notochlaena is native to tropical and subtropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Ancylostemon notochlaena FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ancylostemon notochlaena?

Ancylostemon notochlaena

What is the common name of Ancylostemon notochlaena?

Notochlaena Ancylostemon

What is the growth habit of Ancylostemon notochlaena?

It is an annual or perennial herbaceous plant that grows in clumps or tufts.

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