Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Species:
pilosicaulis
ID:
523363

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.R.Mill

Source:
cmp

Year:
1986

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 43: 472 (1986)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000522695

Common Names

  • Afrotysonia
  • Pilosicaulis
  • Hairy-Stemmed Tysonia

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Description

Afrotysonia pilosicaulis (also called Pilosicaulis 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 pilosicaulis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of fuel wood.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Afrotysonia pilosicaulis 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 pilosicaulis 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 pilosicaulis

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

Afrotysonia pilosicaulis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Afrotysonia pilosicaulis?

Afrotysonia pilosicaulis

What is the common name of Afrotysonia pilosicaulis?

Hairy-stemmed Afrotysonia

Where is Afrotysonia pilosicaulis 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-2624950: Based on the initial data import
Robert R. Mill (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.R.Mill' in the authors string.