Afrosciadium lundense - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lundense
ID:
509004
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Cannon) P.J.D.Winter
Source:
cmp
Year:
2008
Citation Micro:
Taxon 57: 360 (2008)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000508336
Common Names
- Afrosciadium lundense
- Lund's Afrosciadium
- Lund's African Violet
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Peucedanum lundense Cannon [unknown]
Description
Afrosciadium lundense (also called Lund's scyphostegia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to tropical Africa. It grows in moist, shady forests and woodland edges, and is often found in disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Afrosciadium lundense 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
Afrosciadium lundense has small, yellow, bell-shaped flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Afrosciadium lundense 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 lundense
Afrosciadium lynesii can be found in the mountains of Ethiopia.
Afrosciadium lundense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Afrosciadium lundense?
Afrosciadium lundense
What type of plant is Afrosciadium lundense?
A species of flowering plant in the family Apiaceae
Where is Afrosciadium lundense 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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2606156: Based on the initial data import
J. F. M. Cannon (1930-2008): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cannon' in the authors string.
Pieter J.D. Winter (b.1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.J.D.Winter' in the authors string.