Status:
valid
Authors:
(Sond.) B.L.Burtt
Source:
cmp
Year:
1991
Citation Micro:
Edinburgh J. Bot. 48: 176 (1991)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000536538
Common Names
- Anginon verticillatum
- Verticillatum Anginon
- Whorled Anginon
Synonyms
- Polemannia verticillata Sond. [unknown]
Description
Anginon verticillatum (also called Whorled 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 verticillatum has been used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, cough, and diarrhea. It has also been used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Anginon verticillatum 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 verticillatum 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 verticillatum
Anginon verticillatum is native to South Africa and can be found in wetland areas.
Anginon verticillatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Anginon verticillatum?
Anginon verticillatum
What is the common name of Anginon verticillatum?
Whorled Anginon
What is the optimal growing temperature for Anginon verticillatum?
65-75°F
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,