Status:
valid
Authors:
(Meisn.) P.J.D.Winter
Source:
cmp
Year:
2008
Citation Micro:
Taxon 57: 360 (2008)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000508325
Common Names
- Afrosciadium caffrum
- Caffre Afrosciadium
- Caffre Afrosciadium Tree
Synonyms
- Annesorhiza caffra (Meisn.) Drude [unknown]
- Seseli caffrum Meisn. [unknown]
- Annesorhiza caffra (Meisn.) Benth. & Hook.f. ex B.D.Jacks. [unknown]
Description
Afrosciadium caffrum (also called Caffre scyphostegia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It grows in moist, shady forests and woodland edges, and is often found in disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Afrosciadium caffrum 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 caffrum 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 caffrum can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix, and kept moist. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plants should be divided into smaller clumps and replanted in a well-drained soil mix.
Where to Find Afrosciadium caffrum
Afrosciadium caffrum can be found in the mountains of Ethiopia.
Afrosciadium caffrum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Afrosciadium caffrum?
Afrosciadium caffrum
What type of plant is Afrosciadium caffrum?
A species of flowering plant in the family Apiaceae
Where is Afrosciadium caffrum 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,