Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
africana
ID:
61362

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lam.) M.V.Agab. & Greuter

Source:
gcc

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
Med-Checkl. 2: 689. 2008 [30 Dec 2008]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000060691



Common Names

  • African Rhaponticoides
  • Rhaponticoides africana
  • African Rhapontic


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Synonyms

  • Centaurea africana Lam. [unknown]
  • Centaurea tagana tagana [unknown]
  • Centaurea africana africana [unknown]
  • Centaurium taganum Pomel [unknown]
  • Centaurea elata Poir. [unknown]
  • Centaurea tagana Brot. [unknown]
  • Centaurea simplex Cav. [unknown]
  • Centaurea africana tagana (Brot.) Maire [unknown]
  • Centaurea tagana africana (Lam.) Batt. [unknown]
  • Centaurium africanum Cass. [unknown]

Description

Rhaponticoides africana (also called African Plume, among many other common names) is a herbaceous perennial with white flowers and lance-shaped leaves. It is native to South Africa and is found in grassland and scrubland.

Uses & Benefits

Rhaponticoides africana is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Rhaponticoides africana is yellow, with a diameter of 1 cm. The seed is small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rhaponticoides africana is a perennial shrub native to Africa. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix in spring or early summer. Cuttings can be taken in spring or summer and should be rooted in a light, well-drained soil mix. The plants should be grown in full sun or partial shade and should be watered regularly.

Where to Find Rhaponticoides africana

Rhaponticoides africana is native to Africa and can be found in dry, open areas such as grasslands, savannas, and disturbed sites.

Rhaponticoides africana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rhaponticoides africana?

Rhaponticoides africana

What is the common name of Rhaponticoides africana?

African Spear Grass

Where is Rhaponticoides africana found?

Rhaponticoides africana is found in tropical Africa.

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

Werner Greuter (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Greuter' in the authors string.
Jean-Baptiste de Lamarck (1744-1829): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lam.' in the authors string.
Mariam V. Agababjan (b.1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.V.Agab.' in the authors string.