Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
fruticosum
ID:
537193

Status:
valid

Authors:
I.Allison & B.-E.van Wyk

Source:
cmp

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 17: 567 (1997 publ. 1998)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000536525



Common Names

  • Anginon fruticosum
  • Shrubby Anginon
  • Shrubby Water-starwort


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Description

Anginon fruticosum (also called Shrubby Anginon, among many other common names) is an annual flowering plant native to Mexico and Central America. It has a basal rosette of leaves and multiple stems that bear multiple flowers. It typically grows in moist meadows, grasslands, and woodland edges.

Uses & Benefits

Anginon fruticosum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, cough, cold, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Anginon fruticosum are small and white. The seeds are small and black in colour. The seedlings are slender and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anginon fruticosum is a tropical perennial that is best grown in full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagate by seed or division. It is a fast-growing plant and can reach up to 1 m in height.

Where to Find Anginon fruticosum

Anginon fruticosum is native to South Africa and can be found in wetland areas.

Anginon fruticosum FAQ

What are the best growing conditions for Anginon fruticosum?

Anginon fruticosum prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some light shade.

What is the average height of Anginon fruticosum?

Anginon fruticosum typically grows to a height of 12-18 inches.

What is the average lifespan of Anginon fruticosum?

Anginon fruticosum typically has a lifespan of 2-3 years.

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-2639390: Based on the initial data import
Ben-Erik van Wyk (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.-E.van Wyk' in the authors string.
Izelle Allison: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'I.Allison' in the authors string.