Status:
valid
Authors:
(Charpin & Fern.Casas) P.J.D.Winter
Source:
cmp
Year:
2008
Citation Micro:
Taxon 57: 359 (2008)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000508320
Common Names
- Afroligusticum townsendii
- Townsend's Afroligusticum
- Townsend's Afroligusticum Tree
Synonyms
- Peucedanum townsendii Charpin & Fern.Casas [unknown]
Description
Afroligusticum townsendii (also called Townsend'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 townsendii is used for its wood, which is used to make furniture, fencing, and other items. The bark is used to make medicines and dyes, and the leaves are used to make tea. The flowers are used for their scent and the fruits are used for their oil.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Afroligusticum townsendii 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Afroligusticum townsendii 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 townsendii
Afroligusticum townsendii can be found in the mountains of the Italian Alps.
Afroligusticum townsendii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Afroligusticum townsendii?
Afroligusticum townsendii
What type of plant is Afroligusticum townsendii?
A species of flowering plant in the family Apiaceae
Where is Afroligusticum townsendii found?
It is native to Ethiopia and Somalia
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,