Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
angolensis
ID:
8379

Status:
valid

Authors:
O.Hoffm.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1894

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 20(1-2): 228 (1894)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000007708



Common Names

  • Angolan Sphaeranthus
  • Angolan Globe-flower
  • Angolan Buttonweed


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Description

Sphaeranthus angolensis (also called African Sphaeranthus, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Angola and Namibia. It has a woody stem and small, yellow flowers. It grows in dry, sandy soils and is found in dry savannahs and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Sphaeranthus angolensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sphaeranthus angolensis has yellow flowers with a strong scent. Its seeds are small and brown. The seedlings are small and thin with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sphaeranthus angolensis is a perennial herb that is native to Africa. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division in the spring or by seed. Seeds should be sown in the fall or spring in a cold frame or in a seedbed. Division should be done in the spring or fall.

Where to Find Sphaeranthus angolensis

Sphaeranthus angolensis is native to Africa and can be found growing in dry, open areas such as grasslands and savannas.

Sphaeranthus angolensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sphaeranthus angolensis?

Sphaeranthus angolensis

What type of plant is Sphaeranthus angolensis?

Sphaeranthus angolensis is an annual herb

Where is Sphaeranthus angolensis found?

Sphaeranthus angolensis is found in tropical Africa

Species in the Sphaeranthus genus

Sphaeranthus talbotii, Sphaeranthus cristatus, Sphaeranthus salinarum, Sphaeranthus angolensis, Sphaeranthus fischeri, Sphaeranthus gallensis, Sphaeranthus wattii, Sphaeranthus suaveolens, Sphaeranthus flexuosus, Sphaeranthus indicus, Sphaeranthus epigaeus, Sphaeranthus kirkii, Sphaeranthus neglectus, Sphaeranthus amaranthoides, Sphaeranthus chandleri, Sphaeranthus gazaensis, Sphaeranthus cotuloides, Sphaeranthus africanus, Sphaeranthus samburuensis, Sphaeranthus zavattarii, Sphaeranthus confertifolius, Sphaeranthus steetzii, Sphaeranthus stuhlmannii, Sphaeranthus peguensis, Sphaeranthus senegalensis, Sphaeranthus ukambensis, Sphaeranthus spathulatus, Sphaeranthus mimetes, Sphaeranthus foliosus, Sphaeranthus peduncularis, Sphaeranthus oppositifolius, Sphaeranthus angustifolius, Sphaeranthus similis, Sphaeranthus flexuosus, Sphaeranthus bullatus, Sphaeranthus greenwayi, Sphaeranthus ramosus, Sphaeranthus randii, Sphaeranthus strobiliferus, Sphaeranthus mozambiquensis,

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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