Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Species:
piovanii
ID:
1328025

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Chiov.) Kljuykov & Zakharova

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
S. African J. Bot. 94: 123 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001340479

Common Names

  • Afroligusticum piovanii
  • Piovanii Afroligusticum
  • Piovanii Afroligusticum piovanii

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Description

Afroligusticum piovanii (also called 'Piovanii Afroligusticum', 'Piovanii Afroligusticum' and 'Piovanii Afroligusticum', among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Ethiopia. It has small, narrow, linear leaves and small white flowers. It grows in dry, open woodland and grassland areas.

Uses & Benefits

Afroligusticum piovanii is an ornamental plant that is used to provide a decorative and attractive look to gardens. It can also be used to attract birds and other wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Afroligusticum piovanii has small, yellow-green flowers that are borne in clusters. The seeds are small, black and oblong-shaped. The seedlings have two opposite, oblong-shaped cotyledons and a single, unbranched stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Afroligusticum piovanii is a perennial herbaceous plant that is best propagated through division or cuttings. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts. It is best to water regularly and fertilize lightly in the spring and summer.

Where to Find Afroligusticum piovanii

Afroligusticum piovanii is native to the island of Madagascar.

Afroligusticum piovanii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Afroligusticum piovanii?

Afroligusticum piovanii

Where is Afroligusticum piovanii native to?

Ethiopia

What is the flower color of Afroligusticum piovanii?

White

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

Emilio Chiovenda (1871-1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chiov.' in the authors string.
Evgeniy Vasilyevich Kljuykov (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kljuykov' in the authors string.
Ekaterina A. Zakharova: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zakharova' in the authors string.