Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
involucellata
ID:
386194

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pimenov & Kljuykov

Source:
ksu

Year:
2001

Citation Micro:
Willdenowia 31: 118 (2001)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000385526



Common Names

  • Oreocome involucellata
  • Involucellate Oreocome
  • Involucellate Tree Spurge


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Description

Oreocome involucellata (also called Involucrate, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with a single stem and a rounded crown. It is native to South Africa and grows in dry savanna and grassland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Oreocome involucellata is used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments, including fever, headaches, and stomach aches. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Oreocome involucellata is a small, white, star-shaped flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, oval-shaped seedlings.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oreocome involucellata is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or by layering. It prefers a sunny location with well-drained soil and is tolerant of a wide range of temperatures. It can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 8-10.

Where to Find Oreocome involucellata

Oreocome involucellata can be found in tropical Africa and Madagascar.

Oreocome involucellata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oreocome involucellata?

Oreocome involucellata

What is the common name of Oreocome involucellata?

Mountain mahogany

Where is Oreocome involucellata found?

It is found in the western United States, from California to Utah.

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

Michael Georgievich Pimenov (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pimenov' in the authors string.
Evgeniy Vasilyevich Kljuykov (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kljuykov' in the authors string.