Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Species:
petitianum
ID:
508983

Status:
valid

Authors:
(A.Rich.) P.J.D.Winter

Source:
cmp

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
Taxon 57: 359 (2008)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000508315

Common Names

  • Afroligusticum petitianum
  • Petit's Afroligusticum
  • Petit's Afroligusticum Tree

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Synonyms

  • Peucedanum altum Hiern [unknown]
  • Peucedanum petitianum A.Rich. [unknown]
  • Peucedanum petitianum Hiern [unknown]

Description

Afroligusticum petitianum (also called Petit's Afroligusticum, among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to East Africa. It has small, white flowers and spiny, grey-green leaves. It is found in dry, rocky areas and on hillsides.

Uses & Benefits

Afroligusticum petitianum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive foliage. It is also used for its medicinal properties as it is known to have anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Afroligusticum petitianum is a small, white, and tubular shape. The seed is a small, black, and round shape. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Afroligusticum petitianum is a low-growing, evergreen shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained, sandy soil. The seedlings should be transplanted into individual pots when they are large enough to handle and grown on in a sunny position. Cuttings can be taken in spring or early summer and should be rooted in a well-drained, sandy soil.

Where to Find Afroligusticum petitianum

Afroligusticum petitianum can be found in the mountains of the Italian Alps.

Afroligusticum petitianum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Afroligusticum petitianum?

Afroligusticum petitianum

What is the common name of Afroligusticum petitianum?

Petitianum ligustrum

What is the natural habitat of Afroligusticum petitianum?

Tropical forests of East Africa

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2606136: Based on the initial data import
Achille Richard (1794-1852): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Rich.' in the authors string.
Pieter J.D. Winter (b.1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.J.D.Winter' in the authors string.