Tanquana archeri - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(L.Bolus) H.E.K.Hartmann & Liede
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
1986
Citation Micro:
in Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 106: 480. 1986.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001038786
Common Names
- Tanquana
- Archeri
- Tanquana archeri
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Tanquana archeri (also called 'Archer's Tanquana', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Aizoaceae family. It is an herbaceous annual that grows up to 1 meter in height. It is native to temperate regions of South Africa. It is found in rocky outcrops, as well as in disturbed habitats such as roadsides and plantations.
Uses & Benefits
Tanquana archeri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. Its leaves can be used to make tea.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Tanquana archeri has small, white flowers with yellow centers and small, black, oval-shaped seeds. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Tanquana archeri is an evergreen shrub that is native to South Africa. It prefers a well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. Propagate by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Tanquana archeri
Tanquana archeri can be found in South Africa.
Species in the Tanquana genus
Species in the Aizoaceae family
References
Louisa Bolus (1877-1970): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.Bolus' in the authors string.
Sigrid Liede (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Liede' in the authors string.
Heidrun Hartmann (1942-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.E.K.Hartmann' in the authors string.
caryophyllales.org record for wfo-0001038786: Based on the initial data import