Duosperma fanshawei - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
fanshawei
ID:
658662
Status:
valid
Authors:
Brummitt
Source:
cmp
Year:
1974
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 29: 412 (1974)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000657994
Common Names
- Duosperma fanshawei
- Fanshawe's Duosperma
- Fanshawe's Duosperm
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Duosperma fanshawei (also called Fanshawe's Duosperma, among many other common names) is a succulent shrub native to South Africa. It has grey-green leaves and small yellow flowers. It is found in dry, rocky areas and can tolerate drought and heat.
Uses & Benefits
Duosperma fanshawei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headaches, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Duosperma fanshawei is yellow and has five petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have two seed leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Duosperma fanshawei is a perennial succulent native to South Africa. It is easy to propagate from cuttings. To propagate, take a cutting from the stem and allow it to dry for a few days. Plant the cutting in a well-draining soil mix and water it lightly. The cutting should root in a few weeks. It prefers full sun and well-draining soil.
Where to Find Duosperma fanshawei
Duosperma fanshawei is native to the deserts of the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.
Duosperma fanshawei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Duosperma fanshawei?
Duosperma fanshawei
What is the family of Duosperma fanshawei?
Amaranthaceae
What is the common name of Duosperma fanshawei?
Fanshawe's Duosperma
Species in the Duosperma genus
Duosperma actinotrichum, Duosperma dichotomum, Duosperma glabratum, Duosperma grandiflorum, Duosperma latifolium, Duosperma livingstoniense, Duosperma longicalyx, Duosperma parviflorum, Duosperma porotoense, Duosperma rehmannii, Duosperma stoloniferum, Duosperma subquadrangulare, Duosperma tanzaniense, Duosperma transvaalense, Duosperma clarae, Duosperma crenatum, Duosperma cuprinum, Duosperma densiflorum, Duosperma fanshawei, Duosperma fimbriatum, Duosperma kilimandscharicum, Duosperma nudantherum, Duosperma quadrangulare, Duosperma sessilifolium, Duosperma trachyphyllum, Duosperma kaessneri,
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
Richard Kenneth Brummitt (1937-2013): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brummitt' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.