Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Species:
lynesii
ID:
509005

Status:
valid

Authors:
(C.Norman) P.J.D.Winter

Source:
cmp

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
Taxon 57: 360 (2008)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000508337

Common Names

  • Afrosciadium lynesii
  • Lynes' Afrosciadium
  • Lynes' African Violet

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Synonyms

  • Peucedanum lynesii C.Norman [unknown]

Description

Afrosciadium lynesii (also called Lyne'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 lynesii 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 lynesii has white, star-shaped flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Afrosciadium lynesii 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 lynesii

Afrosciadium magalismontanum can be found in the mountains of Ethiopia.

Afrosciadium lynesii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Afrosciadium lynesii?

Afrosciadium lynesii

What type of plant is Afrosciadium lynesii?

A species of flowering plant in the family Apiaceae

Where is Afrosciadium lynesii found?

It is native to Ethiopia and Somalia

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-2606157: Based on the initial data import
Cecil Norman (1872-1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Norman' in the authors string.
Pieter J.D. Winter (b.1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.J.D.Winter' in the authors string.