Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
africanus
ID:
85694

Status:
valid

Authors:
Jacq.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1784

Citation Micro:
Syst. Veg. ed. 14 : 783 (1784)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000085023



Common Names

  • African Sclerocarpus
  • Sclerocarpus
  • African Cotton


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Description

Sclerocarpus africanus (also called African Sclerocarpus, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to Africa. It has a woody stem and small, white flowers. It is found in dry woodlands and shrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Sclerocarpus africanus is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and stomach pain. It is also used as an ornamental plant and for its essential oils.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: White, small, clustered in heads. Seed: Small, black, shiny, and smooth. Seedlings: Covered with white hairs.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sclerocarpus africanus is a perennial shrub native to Africa. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems in late summer or early autumn. The plant prefers full sun and moderate watering.

Where to Find Sclerocarpus africanus

Sclerocarpus africanus is native to the savannas of Central and West Africa.

Sclerocarpus africanus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sclerocarpus africanus?

Sclerocarpus africanus

What is the family of Sclerocarpus africanus?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Sclerocarpus africanus?

African Sclerocarpus

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,

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