Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Species:
macrophyllum
ID:
1291232

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gilg

Source:
tro

Year:
1895

Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Königl. Bot. Gart. Berlin 1: 63 (1895)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001290570



Common Names

  • Thilachium Macrophyllum
  • Camel Thorn
  • Wild Apricot


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Description

Thilachium macrophyllum (also called 'Large-Leaved Thilachium', among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub native to Africa. It has opposite, simple leaves and yellow flowers in flat-topped clusters. It grows in moist woods, thickets, and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Thilachium macrophyllum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Thilachium macrophyllum has small, yellow flowers in clusters. The seeds are small, black and glossy. Seedlings have a single pair of opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Thilachium macrophyllum can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seed can be sown in spring or autumn in a cold frame. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and plant them out in the summer. Cuttings of half-ripe wood, 5 - 8cm with a heel, July/August in a frame. Plant out in late autumn or early spring.

Where to Find Thilachium macrophyllum

Thilachium macrophyllum is native to India and Sri Lanka.

Thilachium macrophyllum FAQ

What is the best soil for Thilachium macrophyllum?

Thilachium macrophyllum prefers moist, well-drained soil with a pH of 6.0 to 7.0.

What is the ideal temperature for Thilachium macrophyllum?

Thilachium macrophyllum prefers a temperature range of 65 to 75 degrees Fahrenheit.

What is the best light for Thilachium macrophyllum?

Thilachium macrophyllum prefers partial shade to full sun.

Species in the Capparaceae family

Acome micrantha, Bachmannia woodii, Beautempsia avicenniifolia, Boscia albitrunca, Boscia arabica, Boscia cauliflora, Boscia coriacea, Boscia fadeniorum, Boscia foetida, Boscia gossweileri, Boscia kalachariensis, Boscia keniensis, Boscia longifolia, Boscia madagascariensis, Boscia matabelensis, Boscia mazzocchii, Boscia microphylla, Boscia minimifolia, Boscia mossambicensis, Boscia oleoides, Boscia pestalozziana, Boscia plantefolii, Boscia polyantha, Boscia praecox, Boscia pruinosa, Boscia puberula, Boscia rotundifolia, Boscia salicifolia, Boscia senegalensis, Boscia tomentosa, Boscia urens, Boscia welwitschii, Boscia albitrunca, Boscia integrifolia, Buchholzia coriacea, Buchholzia tholloniana, Cadaba aphylla, Cadaba baccarinii, Cadaba barbigera, Cadaba benguellensis, Cadaba capparoides, Cadaba carneoviridis, Cadaba divaricata, Cadaba farinosa, Cadaba fruticosa, Cadaba gillettii, Cadaba glaberrima, Cadaba glandulosa, Cadaba insularis, Cadaba kassasii,

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