Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Species:
lutea
ID:
665775

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hoffm.) Kljuykov, Pimenov & V.N.Tikhom.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1978

Citation Micro:
Byull. Moskovsk. Obshch. Isp. Prir., Otd. Biol. , n.s., 83(6): 105 (1978)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000665107



Common Names

  • Lutea Elaeosticta
  • Lutea Oliveberry
  • Lutea Ash


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Synonyms

  • Muretia lutea Boiss. [unknown]
  • Sium luteum Spreng. [unknown]
  • Sium peucedanoides Spreng. [unknown]
  • Bunium luteum Hoffm. [unknown]
  • Drepanophyllum luteum Eichw. [unknown]

Description

Elaeosticta lutea (also called Yellow 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 yellowish color. It is found in forest margins, bushveld, and along streams in its native region.

Uses & Benefits

Elaeosticta lutea is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. The leaves of the plant are used to make tea which is believed to have anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties. It is also used to treat various ailments such as fever, cough, and colds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Elaeosticta lutea 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 lutea 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 lutea

Elaeosticta lutea can be found in Central Asia.

Elaeosticta lutea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Elaeosticta lutea?

Elaeosticta lutea

What is the common name of Elaeosticta lutea?

Lutea olive

What is the natural habitat of Elaeosticta lutea?

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2786335: Based on the initial data import
Georg Franz Hoffmann (1760-1826): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hoffm.' in the authors string.
Michael Georgievich Pimenov (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pimenov' in the authors string.
Vadim Nikolaevich Tijomirov (1932-1998): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'V.N.Tikhom.' in the authors string.
Evgeniy Vasilyevich Kljuykov (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kljuykov' in the authors string.