Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
franksiae
ID:
571191

Status:
valid

Authors:
N.E.Br.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1912

Citation Micro:
Natal Pl. 6: t. 588 (1912)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000570523



Common Names

  • Franks' Brachystelma
  • Franks' African Daisy
  • African Daisy


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Description

Brachystelma franksiae (also called African Star, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Apocynaceae. It is native to Angola, Botswana, Namibia, South Africa, and Zimbabwe. It is found in dry savanna, dry shrubland, and dry grassland.

Uses & Benefits

Brachystelma franksiae is used as a timber tree for furniture, construction, and fuel. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, malaria, and dysentery.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Brachystelma franksiae sub. franksiae

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Brachystelma franksiae is a small, yellowish-white flower with a long, slender corolla tube. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed, with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Brachystelma franksiae is a medium-sized tree that grows best in moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained seedbed and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature branches and rooted in a medium of sand and peat moss. Keep the cuttings moist and in a warm, shaded area until they have rooted.

Where to Find Brachystelma franksiae

Brachystelma franksiae is native to South Africa.

Brachystelma franksiae FAQ

What are the common uses of Brachystelma franksiae?

Brachystelma franksiae is commonly used for ornamental purposes.

What is the growth rate of Brachystelma franksiae?

The growth rate of Brachystelma franksiae is slow to medium.

What is the average height of Brachystelma franksiae?

The average height of Brachystelma franksiae is between 10-20 centimeters.

Species in the Apocynaceae family

Acokanthera laevigata, Acokanthera oblongifolia, Acokanthera oppositifolia, Acokanthera rotundata, Acokanthera schimperi, Adenium boehmianum, Adenium multiflorum, Adenium obesum, Adenium oleifolium, Adenium swazicum, Adenium dhofarense, Aganosma breviloba, Aganosma cymosa, Aganosma gracilis, Aganosma lacei, Aganosma petelotii, Aganosma schlechteriana, Aganosma siamensis, Aganosma wallichii, Aganosma heynei, Alafia alba, Alafia barteri, Alafia benthamii, Alafia berrieri, Alafia calophylla, Alafia caudata, Alafia erythrophthalma, Alafia falcata, Alafia fuscata, Alafia insularis, Alafia intermedia, Alafia landolphioides, Alafia lucida, Alafia microstylis, Alafia multiflora, Alafia nigrescens, Alafia orientalis, Alafia parciflora, Alafia pauciflora, Alafia perrieri, Alafia schumannii, Alafia thouarsii, Alafia vallium, Alafia verschuereni, Alafia whytei, Alafia zambesiaca, Allamanda calcicola, Allamanda angustifolia, Allamanda blanchetii, Allamanda cathartica,