Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Species:
glaucescens
ID:
665767

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1849

Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient. 10: 51 (1849)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000665099



Common Names

  • Glaucescens Elaeosticta
  • Glaucescens Oliveberry
  • Glaucescens Ash


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Synonyms

  • Bunium glaucescens DC. [unknown]
  • Butinia glaucescens Boiss. [unknown]
  • Scaligeria glaucescens Boiss. [unknown]

Description

Elaeosticta glaucescens (also called Glaucous 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 glaucous surface. It is found in forest margins, bushveld, and along streams in its native region.

Uses & Benefits

Elaeosticta glaucescens 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 glaucescens are white and have five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Elaeosticta glaucescens 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 glaucescens

Elaeosticta glaucescens can be found in Central Asia.

Elaeosticta glaucescens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Elaeosticta glaucescens?

Elaeosticta glaucescens

What is the common name of Elaeosticta glaucescens?

Glaucescens olive

What is the natural habitat of Elaeosticta glaucescens?

Dry woodland and scrubland

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