Mazhar Botanic Garden

Nephthytis afzelii Schott

Bono Koko

Family: Araceae
Genus: Nephthytis
Species: afzelii
Sample code: EGY-MBG-000301
English name: Bono Koko
Arabic name: نفتيتس
Native: Western Africa to Gabon
Country: Gabon West africa
(PGR): Rare

A rhizomatous plant, rhizome about 1 cm thick, with 1–3 hastate leaves to about 30 cm high

ornamental

Water Sources: Moderate Water
Lights: Semi shade
Propagation: Cuttings
Flowering time: Autumn

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