Brachystephanus africanus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
africanus
ID:
571333
Status:
valid
Authors:
S.Moore
Source:
cmp
Year:
1894
Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London, Bot. 4: 31 (1894)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000570665
Common Names
- Africanus Brachystephanus
- Africanus Daisy
- Daisy
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Brachystephanus africanus (also called African Brachystephanus, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial plant with a thick, tuberous rootstock. It is native to South Africa and grows in grassland and savanna habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Brachystephanus africanus is used as a timber tree for furniture, construction, and fuel. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, malaria, and dysentery.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Brachystephanus africanus var. recurvatus Champl.Brachystephanus africanus var. madagascariensis E.Figueiredo
Brachystephanus africanus var. africanus
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Brachystephanus africanus is a small, white flower with a long, slender corolla tube. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed, with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves and a short stem.
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Brachystephanus africanus is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m in height. It is best propagated from seed, which should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil in a sunny position. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are about 5 cm tall.
Where to Find Brachystephanus africanus
Brachystephanus africanus is native to South Africa.
Brachystephanus africanus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Brachystephanus africanus?
Brachystephanus africanus
What is the family of Brachystephanus africanus?
Asteraceae
What is the common name of Brachystephanus africanus?
African brachystephanus
Species in the Brachystephanus genus
Brachystephanus africanus, Brachystephanus coeruleus, Brachystephanus densiflorus, Brachystephanus glaberrimus, Brachystephanus holstii, Brachystephanus jaundensis, Brachystephanus longiflorus, Brachystephanus lyallii, Brachystephanus mannii, Brachystephanus myrmecophilus, Brachystephanus occidentalis, Brachystephanus oreacanthus, Brachystephanus roseus, Brachystephanus giganteus, Brachystephanus kupeensis, Brachystephanus calostachyus, Brachystephanus congensis, Brachystephanus sudanicus, Brachystephanus schliebenii, Brachystephanus laxispicatus, Brachystephanus montifuga,
Species in the Acanthaceae family
Acanthopale macrocarpa, Acanthopale confertiflora, Acanthopale decempedalis, Acanthopale laxiflora, Acanthopale madagascariensis, Acanthopale pubescens, Acanthopale aethiogermanica, Acanthopale breviceps, Acanthopale cuneifolia, Acanthopale ramiflora, Acanthopale perrieri, Acanthopale humblotii, Acanthopsis carduifolia, Acanthopsis disperma, Acanthopsis glauca, Acanthopsis hoffmannseggiana, Acanthopsis horrida, Acanthopsis scullyi, Acanthopsis spathularis, Acanthopsis disperma, Acanthopsis tuba, Acanthopsis ludoviciana, Acanthopsis adamanticola, Acanthopsis dispermoides, Acanthopsis erosa, Acanthopsis dregeana, Acanthopsis tetragona, Acanthopsis glandulopalmata, Acanthopsis insueta, Acanthopsis nitida, Acanthopsis pagodiformis, Acanthopsis glabra, Acanthopsis villosa, Acanthus austromontanus, Acanthus greuterianus, Acanthus kulalensis, Acanthus arboreus, Acanthus carduaceus, Acanthus caroli-alexandri, Acanthus caudatus, Acanthus dioscoridis, Acanthus ebracteatus, Acanthus eminens, Acanthus flexicaulis, Acanthus gaed, Acanthus guineensis, Acanthus hirsutus, Acanthus hungaricus, Acanthus ilicifolius, Acanthus latisepalus,
References
Spencer Le Marchant Moore (1850-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Moore' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.