Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Celastrales
Species:
africana
ID:
395531

Status:
valid

Authors:
Loes.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1908

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 41: 311 (1908)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000394863



Common Names

  • African hawthorn
  • African haw
  • Hawthorn


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Synonyms

  • Pleurostylia heynei acutifolia Suess. [valid]

Description

Pleurostylia africana (also called the African yam, among many other common names) is an evergreen, perennial vine that is native to tropical regions of Africa. It is found in tropical forests and other moist habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Pleurostylia africana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks due to its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a source of food, medicine, and timber.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Pleurostylia africana are small, white, and bell-shaped. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pleurostylia africana is a small, evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It grows up to 1 meter in height and prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a warm, sunny spot. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood in late summer or early autumn.

Where to Find Pleurostylia africana

Pleurostylia africana can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and the Americas.

Pleurostylia africana FAQ

What are the common names of Pleurostylia africana?

African Sandalwood

What is the natural habitat of Pleurostylia africana?

Tropical Africa

What is the average height of Pleurostylia africana?

Up to 10 feet

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,