Status:
valid
Authors:
(Engl.) C.Norman
Source:
cmp
Year:
1934
Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 49: 516 (1934)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000522669
Common Names
- Afroligusticum Elliotii
- Elliot's Ligusticum
- African Ligusticum
Synonyms
- Peucedanum normanii M.Hiroe [unknown]
- Afroligusticum chaerophylloides C.Norman [unknown]
- Peucedanum elliotii Engl. [unknown]
Description
Afroligusticum elliotii (also called Elliot's ligusticum, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It has long, slender, wiry stems and small, white flowers. It grows in dry, sunny areas, such as rocky slopes, grasslands, and shrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Afroligusticum elliotii is a popular ornamental plant that is used in gardens and landscaping. It is a fast-growing plant that can reach up to 3 feet in height and has bright yellow flowers. It is drought-tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Afroligusticum elliotii has small, white, star-shaped flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, dark brown, and have a smooth surface. Seedlings have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon and a pair of opposite, simple leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Afroligusticum elliotii is a small, evergreen shrub that grows in dry, rocky areas. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a light, well-drained soil. The plants should be kept in a sunny location and watered regularly.
Where to Find Afroligusticum elliotii
Afroligusticum elliotii is native to the tropical forests of Africa and can be found in nurseries and online retailers that specialize in exotic plants.
Afroligusticum elliotii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Afroligusticum elliotii?
Afroligusticum elliotii
What is the common name of Afroligusticum elliotii?
Elliot's Afroligusticum
Where is Afroligusticum elliotii native to?
Tropical Africa
Species in the Afroligusticum genus
Afroligusticum aculeolatum,
Afroligusticum claessensii,
Afroligusticum elgonense,
Afroligusticum linderi,
Afroligusticum mattirolii,
Afroligusticum petitianum,
Afroligusticum runssoricum,
Afroligusticum scottianum,
Afroligusticum thodei,
Afroligusticum townsendii,
Afroligusticum volkensii,
Afroligusticum wilmsianum,
Afroligusticum elliotii,
Afroligusticum piovanii,
Species in the Apiaceae family
Aciphylla anomala,
Aciphylla aurea,
Aciphylla cartilaginea,
Aciphylla colensoi,
Aciphylla congesta,
Aciphylla crenulata,
Aciphylla crosby-smithii,
Aciphylla cuthbertiana,
Aciphylla dieffenbachii,
Aciphylla dissecta,
Aciphylla divisa,
Aciphylla dobsonii,
Aciphylla ferox,
Aciphylla flexuosa,
Aciphylla glacialis,
Aciphylla glaucescens,
Aciphylla gracilis,
Aciphylla hectori,
Aciphylla hookeri,
Aciphylla horrida,
Aciphylla indurata,
Aciphylla inermis,
Aciphylla kirkii,
Aciphylla latibracteata,
Aciphylla lecomtei,
Aciphylla leighii,
Aciphylla lyallii,
Aciphylla monroi,
Aciphylla montana,
Aciphylla multisecta,
Aciphylla pinnatifida,
Aciphylla polita,
Aciphylla poppelwellii,
Aciphylla scott-thomsonii,
Aciphylla similis,
Aciphylla simplex,
Aciphylla simplicifolia,
Aciphylla spedeni,
Aciphylla squarrosa,
Aciphylla stannensis,
Aciphylla subflabellata,
Aciphylla takahea,
Aciphylla traillii,
Aciphylla traversii,
Aciphylla trifoliolata,
Aciphylla verticillata,
Acronema alpinum,
Acronema astrantiifolium,
Acronema brevipedicellatum,
Acronema bryophilum,