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
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.
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 Anginon genus
Anginon difforme,
Anginon fruticosum,
Anginon intermedium,
Anginon jaarsveldii,
Anginon paniculatum,
Anginon pumilum,
Anginon rugosum,
Anginon streyi,
Anginon swellendamense,
Anginon tenuius,
Anginon ternatum,
Anginon verticillatum,
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,