Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Species:
sumangui
ID:
1291079

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bojer

Source:
tro

Year:
1842

Citation Micro:
Rapp. Annuel Trav. Soc. Hist. Nat. île Maurice 12: 48 (1842)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001290417





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Description

Thilachium sumangui (also called Sumangui Thilachium, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 4 m in height. It is native to the dry regions of Namibia, Angola, and Botswana. It is found in dry woodlands, savannas, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Thilachium sumangui is used as a traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as a food flavoring and as a dye for textiles.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Thilachium sumangui has small, yellow flowers with four petals and long stamens. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, thin stems with small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Thilachium sumangui can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be done in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Thilachium sumangui

Thilachium sumangui can be found in the Himalayan region of India, Nepal, Bhutan, and Tibet.

Thilachium sumangui FAQ

What is the scientific name of Thilachium sumangui?

Thilachium sumangui

What is the common name of Thilachium sumangui?

Sumangui's Thilachium

Where is Thilachium sumangui native to?

Africa

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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