Status:
valid
Authors:
(Vatke) P.J.D.Winter
Source:
cmp
Year:
2008
Citation Micro:
Taxon 57: 360 (2008)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000508323
Common Names
- Afrosciadium abyssinicum
- Abyssinian Afrosciadium
- Abyssinian Afrosciadium Tree
Synonyms
- Peucedanum silaifolium Hiern [unknown]
- Peucedanum abyssinicum Vatke [unknown]
Description
Afrosciadium abyssinicum (also called Abyssinian scyphostegia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Ethiopia. It grows in moist, shady forests and woodland edges, and is often found in disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Afrosciadium abyssinicum 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 Afrosciadium abyssinicum 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
Afrosciadium abyssinicum 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 Afrosciadium abyssinicum
Afrosciadium abyssinicum can be found in the mountains of Ethiopia.
Afrosciadium abyssinicum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Afrosciadium abyssinicum?
Afrosciadium abyssinicum
What type of plant is Afrosciadium abyssinicum?
A species of flowering plant in the family Apiaceae
Where is Afrosciadium abyssinicum found?
It is native to Ethiopia and Somalia
Species in the Afrosciadium genus
Afrosciadium abyssinicum,
Afrosciadium articulatum,
Afrosciadium caffrum,
Afrosciadium dispersum,
Afrosciadium englerianum,
Afrosciadium eylesii,
Afrosciadium friesiorum,
Afrosciadium gossweileri,
Afrosciadium harmsianum,
Afrosciadium kerstenii,
Afrosciadium lundense,
Afrosciadium lynesii,
Afrosciadium magalismontanum,
Afrosciadium natalense,
Afrosciadium nyassicum,
Afrosciadium platycarpum,
Afrosciadium rhodesicum,
Afrosciadium trisectum,
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,