Thamnea matroosbergensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Bruniales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
matroosbergensis
ID:
750921
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.V.Hall
Source:
cmp
Year:
2010
Citation Micro:
Bothalia 40: 96 (2010)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000750254
Common Names
- Matroosberg Thamnea
- Matroosberg Thamneopsis
- Matroosberg Thamne
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Thamnea matroosbergensis (also called Matroosberg Thamnea, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to the temperate regions of South Africa. It has a grey bark and produces small, yellow flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas and is often found in wet forests.
Uses & Benefits
Thamnea matroosbergensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Thamnea matroosbergensis are white, with a yellow center. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are thin and fragile.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Thamnea matroosbergensis is an evergreen shrub that prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Thamnea matroosbergensis
Thamnea matroosbergensis is native to South Africa. It can be found in the provinces of Eastern Cape, Free State, and KwaZulu-Natal. It is found in moist woodlands at elevations of 500-1,000 m.
Thamnea matroosbergensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Thamnea matroosbergensis?
Thamnea matroosbergensis
What type of plant is Thamnea matroosbergensis?
It is a shrub
Where does Thamnea matroosbergensis grow?
It is native to South Africa
Species in the Thamnea genus
Species in the Bruniaceae family
Audouinia capitata, Audouinia laxa, Audouinia laevis, Audouinia esterhuyseniae, Audouinia hispida, Berzelia abrotanoides, Berzelia alopecuroides, Berzelia arachnoidea, Berzelia burchellii, Berzelia commutata, Berzelia cordifolia, Berzelia dregeana, Berzelia ecklonii, Berzelia galpinii, Berzelia incurva, Berzelia intermedia, Berzelia lanuginosa, Berzelia rubra, Berzelia squarrosa, Berzelia albiflora, Berzelia stokoei, Berzelia alopecurioides, Brunia cordata, Brunia fragarioides, Brunia laevis, Brunia macrocephala, Brunia microphylla, Brunia neglecta, Brunia noduliflora, Brunia paleacea, Brunia phylicoides, Brunia squalida, Brunia villosa, Brunia virgata, Brunia palustris, Brunia compacta, Brunia barnardii, Brunia monostyla, Brunia africana, Brunia purpurea, Brunia pentandra, Brunia sphaerocephala, Brunia monogyna, Brunia powrieae, Brunia oblongifolia, Brunia pillansii, Brunia esterhuyseniae, Brunia trigyna, Brunia schlechteri, Brunia callunoides,
References
Anthony Vincent Hall (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.V.Hall' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77109058-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.