Calostephane angolensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
angolensis
ID:
64181
Status:
valid
Authors:
(O.Hoffm.) Anderb.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1991
Citation Micro:
Pl. Syst. Evol. 176(1-2): 89 (1991)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000063510
Common Names
- Angolan Calostephane
- Angolan Gnaphalium
- Angolan Senecio
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Calostephane angolensis (also called Angolan Calostephane, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It has small, yellow flowers and linear leaves. It is native to Africa and is found in grasslands, woodlands and open forests.
Uses & Benefits
Calostephane angolensis is a medicinal plant used to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and digestive problems. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Calostephane angolensis has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Calostephane angolensis is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Angola. It can be propagated by seed or division. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in a well-drained soil in a sunny location and keep the soil moist. To propagate by division, divide the plant in spring or autumn and replant the divisions in a sunny location with well-drained soil.
Where to Find Calostephane angolensis
Calostephane angolensis is native to tropical Africa. It can be found in open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas.
Calostephane angolensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Calostephane angolensis?
Calostephane angolensis
Where is Calostephane angolensis found?
It is found in Angola and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
What type of plant is Calostephane angolensis?
Calostephane angolensis is a perennial herb.
Species in the Calostephane genus
Species in the Asteraceae family
Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-20476: Based on the initial data import
Arne A. Anderberg (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Anderb.' in the authors string.
Karl August Otto Hoffmann (1853-1909): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O.Hoffm.' in the authors string.