Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Celastrales
Species:
africana
ID:
360648

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Willd.) R.Wilczek

Source:
cmp

Year:
1960

Citation Micro:
Fl. Congo Belge 9: 154 (1960)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000359980



Common Names

  • Loeseneriella africana
  • African Loeseneriella
  • African Sandmat


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Synonyms

  • Tonsella africana Willd. [unknown]
  • Calypso africana G.Don [unknown]
  • Hippocratea africana Loes. ex Engl. [unknown]
  • Loeseneriella africana (Willd.) R.Wilczek ex N.Hallé [deprecated]
  • Salacia africana DC. [unknown]

Description

Loeseneriella africana (also called African loeseneriella, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It is an annual herb with lance-shaped leaves and yellow flowers. It is native to Africa. It typically grows in disturbed areas, roadsides, and waste places.

Uses & Benefits

Loeseneriella africana is used as an ornamental plant and as a groundcover in gardens. It is also used as a source of nectar for bees and other pollinators.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Loeseneriella africana var. togoensis (Loes.) N.Hallé
Loeseneriella africana var. richardiana (Cambess.) R.Wilczek ex N.Hallé
Loeseneriella africana var. obtusifolia (Roxb.) N.Hallé
Loeseneriella africana var. africana

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Loeseneriella africana has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Loeseneriella africana is a herbaceous perennial native to tropical Africa. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done through division or cuttings taken in late summer or early autumn. The cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and rooted in a moist, well-drained medium. Once rooted, the cuttings can be transplanted into individual pots and grown on until ready for planting out in the garden.

Where to Find Loeseneriella africana

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

Loeseneriella africana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Loeseneriella africana?

Loeseneriella africana

What is the common name of Loeseneriella africana?

African Loeflingia

Where is Loeseneriella africana native to?

Africa

Species in the Loeseneriella genus

Species in the Celastraceae family

Acanthothamnus aphyllus, Allocassine laurifolia, Anthodon decussatus, Anthodon panamense, Apatophyllum constablei, Apatophyllum flavovirens, Apatophyllum macgillivrayi, Apatophyllum olsenii, Apatophyllum teretifolium, Apodostigma pallens, Arnicratea cambodiana, Arnicratea ferruginea, Bequaertia mucronata, Brassiantha pentamera, Brassiantha hedraiantheroides, Brexia alaticarpa, Brexia australis, Brexia madagascariensis, Brexia marioniae, Brexiella cymosa, Brexiella ilicifolia, Campylostemon angolense, Campylostemon bequaertii, Campylostemon danckelmannianus, Campylostemon laurentii, Campylostemon lindequistianus, Campylostemon mitophorus, Campylostemon warneckeanum, Canotia holacantha, Canotia wendtii, Cassine albens, Cassine balae, Cassine burkeana, Cassine congylos, Cassine grossa, Cassine kedarnathii, Cassine koordersii, Cassine megaphylla, Cassine micrantha, Cassine obiensis, Cassine parvifolia, Cassine peragua, Cassine kamurensis, Catha edulis, Celastrus aculeatus, Celastrus angulata, Celastrus australis, Celastrus caseariifolius, Celastrus cuneatus, Celastrus flagellaris,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2340392: Based on the initial data import
Carl Ludwig Willdenow (1765-1812): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Willd.' in the authors string.
Rudolf Wilczek (1903-1984): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Wilczek' in the authors string.