Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
swellendamense
ID:
537200

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Eckl. & Zeyh.) B.L.Burtt

Source:
cmp

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 54: 91 (1988)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000536532



Common Names

  • Anginon swellendamense
  • Swellendamense Anginon
  • Swellendam Anginon


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Synonyms

  • Trinia swellendamensis Eckl. & Zeyh. [unknown]
  • Rhyticarpus swellendamensis Briq. [unknown]
  • Rhyticarpus ecklonis Sond. [unknown]

Description

Anginon swellendamense (also called Swellendam Anginon, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It grows up to 0.5 m tall and has small, white flowers. It is found in grasslands, woodlands, and coastal scrub.

Uses & Benefits

Anginon swellendamense 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 swellendamense 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 swellendamense is a hardy, evergreen shrub that grows in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-drained soil mix and keep moist. To propagate from cuttings, take cuttings from semi-hardwood in spring or summer and root in a well-drained soil mix. Keep moist and in a warm, bright location.

Where to Find Anginon swellendamense

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

Anginon swellendamense FAQ

What are the best growing conditions for Anginon swellendamense?

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

What is the average height of Anginon swellendamense?

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

What is the average lifespan of Anginon swellendamense?

Anginon swellendamense 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-2639397: Based on the initial data import
B. L. Burtt (1913-2008): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Burtt' in the authors string.
Karl Ludwig Philipp Zeyher (1799-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zeyh.' in the authors string.
Christian Friedrich Ecklon (1795-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Eckl.' in the authors string.