Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
camphoratus
ID:
117273

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 842 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000116602



Common Names

  • Tarchonanthus camphoratus
  • Camphor Bush
  • Camphor Tarchonanthus


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Description

Tarchonanthus camphoratus (also called Camphor Bush, Wild Olive, and Wild Peach, among many other common names) is a small evergreen tree native to South Africa. It has a rounded crown and grows up to 4 meters tall. It grows in a variety of habitats, including scrubland, dry woodland, and coastal dunes.

Uses & Benefits

Tarchonanthus camphoratus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tarchonanthus camphoratus has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tarchonanthus camphoratus is a hardy, drought-tolerant perennial that is easy to grow and propagate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division in spring or autumn. The plant can also be propagated from seed, which should be sown in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Tarchonanthus camphoratus

Tarchonanthus camphoratus is native to South Africa and can be found in the eastern and western Cape Provinces.

Tarchonanthus camphoratus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tarchonanthus camphoratus?

Tarchonanthus camphoratus

What is the common name of Tarchonanthus camphoratus?

Camphor Bush

What is the natural habitat of Tarchonanthus camphoratus?

Tarchonanthus camphoratus is found in dry, open areas in southern 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,

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