Status:
valid
Authors:
Korovin
Source:
cmp
Year:
1948
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mater. Gerb. Inst. Bot. Zool. Akad. Nauk Uzbeksk. S.S.R. 12: 31 (1948)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000665097
Common Names
- Conica Elaeosticta
- Conica Oliveberry
- Conica Ash
Synonyms
- Scaligeria conica (Korovin) Korovin [unknown]
Description
Elaeosticta conica (also called Conical Elaeosticta, among many other common names) is a small to medium-sized evergreen tree or shrub that is native to South Africa. It has a rounded crown and grows up to 6 m tall. Its leaves are leathery, dark green, and have a conical shape. It is found in forest margins, bushveld, and along streams in its native region.
Uses & Benefits
Elaeosticta conica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Elaeosticta conica are white and have five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Elaeosticta conica is an evergreen shrub that grows to a height of 1-2 m. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in well-drained soil in a sunny location. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and planted in a moist, well-drained soil in a sunny location.
Where to Find Elaeosticta conica
Elaeosticta conica can be found in Central Asia.
Elaeosticta conica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Elaeosticta conica?
Elaeosticta conica
What is the common name of Elaeosticta conica?
Conica olive
What is the natural habitat of Elaeosticta conica?
Dry woodland and scrubland
Species in the Elaeosticta genus
Elaeosticta alaica,
Elaeosticta allioides,
Elaeosticta bucharica,
Elaeosticta chitralica,
Elaeosticta conica,
Elaeosticta ferganensis,
Elaeosticta glaucescens,
Elaeosticta hirtula,
Elaeosticta knorringiana,
Elaeosticta korovinii,
Elaeosticta lutea,
Elaeosticta meifolia,
Elaeosticta nodosa,
Elaeosticta paniculata,
Elaeosticta platyphylla,
Elaeosticta polycarpa,
Elaeosticta ramosissima,
Elaeosticta samarkandica,
Elaeosticta seravschanica,
Elaeosticta transcaspica,
Elaeosticta transitoria,
Elaeosticta tschimganica,
Elaeosticta ugamica,
Elaeosticta vvedenskyi,
Elaeosticta aurea,
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,