Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Species:
africana
ID:
523360

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Bolus) Rauschert

Source:
cmp

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
Taxon 31: 558 (1982)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000522692

Common Names

  • Afrotysonia
  • Africana
  • African Tysonia

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Synonyms

  • Tysonia africana Bolus [unknown]

Description

Afrotysonia africana (also called African tysonia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Africa. It has glossy, dark green leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in tropical forests, woodlands, and coastal areas.

Uses & Benefits

Afrotysonia africana is a popular ornamental tree that is often used in landscaping. It has large, showy white flowers and glossy green foliage. It is drought-tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. It is also known for its ability to attract birds and butterflies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Afrotysonia africana has small, white, star-shaped flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves that are light green in color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Afrotysonia africana is a tropical evergreen shrub native to Africa. It is a slow-growing species, reaching a height of up to 2 m. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from mature wood and rooted in a warm, moist environment.

Where to Find Afrotysonia africana

Afrotysonia africana is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa.

Afrotysonia africana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Afrotysonia africana?

Afrotysonia africana

What is the common name of Afrotysonia africana?

African Afrotysonia

Where is Afrotysonia africana native to?

Tropical Africa

Species in the Boraginaceae family

Actinocarya acaulis, Actinocarya tibetica, Adelocaryum coelestinum, Adelocaryum flexuosum, Adelocaryum malabaricum, Adelocaryum nebulicola, Adelocaryum lambertianum, Aegonychon purpurocaeruleum, Aegonychon zollingeri, Aegonychon purpurea-coeruleum, Aegonychon calabricum, Aegonychon calabrum, Afrotysonia africana, Afrotysonia glochidiata, Afrotysonia pilosicaulis, Alkanna amana, Alkanna angustifolia, Alkanna areolata, Alkanna attilae, Alkanna aucheriana, Alkanna auranitica, Alkanna bracteosa, Alkanna caliensis, Alkanna cappadocica, Alkanna confusa, Alkanna corcyrensis, Alkanna cordifolia, Alkanna dumanii, Alkanna frigida, Alkanna froedinii, Alkanna galilaea, Alkanna graeca, Alkanna haussknechtii, Alkanna hellenica, Alkanna hirsutissima, Alkanna hispida, Alkanna incana, Alkanna intercedens, Alkanna jordanovii, Alkanna kotschyana, Alkanna leiocarpa, Alkanna leptophylla, Alkanna lutea, Alkanna macrophylla, Alkanna macrosiphon, Alkanna maleolens, Alkanna megacarpa, Alkanna methanaea, Alkanna milliana, Alkanna mughlae,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2624948: Based on the initial data import
Stephan Rauschert (1931-1986): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rauschert' in the authors string.
Harry Bolus (1834-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bolus' in the authors string.