Agelaea claessensii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Oxalidales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
claessensii
ID:
524383
Status:
valid
Authors:
De Wild.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1911
Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. État Bruxelles 3: 256 (1911)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000523715
Common Names
- Claessensii Agelaea
- Claessens' Agelaea
- Claessens' Island Agelaea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Agelaea claessensii (also called Claessens' Agelaea, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Africa. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and white flowers. It is found in rocky and sandy soils in the tropical rainforest.
Uses & Benefits
Agelaea claessensii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to make perfumes, cosmetics, and medicines. It has anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, and antispasmodic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Agelaea claessensii has yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Agelaea claessensii is a rhizomatous perennial that is native to tropical Africa. It prefers well-drained, humus-rich soil and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It is best propagated by division in the spring. It can also be propagated from seed, but it takes several years for the plants to reach maturity.
Where to Find Agelaea claessensii
Agelaea claessensii is native to the island of Bioko in Equatorial Guinea and can be found in the wild in the mountainous regions of the island.
Agelaea claessensii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Agelaea claessensii?
Agelaea claessensii
What is the common name of Agelaea claessensii?
Claessens' Buchu
What is the natural habitat of Agelaea claessensii?
It is found in the Western Cape, South Africa, in fynbos and renosterveld
Species in the Agelaea genus
Species in the Connaraceae family
Agelaea annobonensis, Agelaea baronii, Agelaea borneensis, Agelaea claessensii, Agelaea conraui, Agelaea gabonensis, Agelaea insignis, Agelaea macrophylla, Agelaea palmata, Agelaea paradoxa, Agelaea pentagyna, Agelaea poggeana, Agelaea rubiginosa, Agelaea trinervis, Burttia prunoides, Cnestidium bakerianum, Cnestidium froesii, Cnestidium guianense, Cnestidium rufescens, Cnestis bomiensis, Cnestis corniculata, Cnestis ferruginea, Cnestis macrantha, Cnestis macrophylla, Cnestis mannii, Cnestis mildbraedii, Cnestis palala, Cnestis polyphylla, Cnestis racemosa, Cnestis uncata, Cnestis urens, Cnestis yangambiensis, Connarus vulcanicus, Connarus africanus, Connarus agamae, Connarus andamanicus, Connarus annamensis, Connarus bariensis, Connarus beyrichii, Connarus blanchetii, Connarus brachybotryosus, Connarus bracteosovillosus, Connarus celatus, Connarus championii, Connarus cochinchinensis, Connarus conchocarpus, Connarus congolanus, Connarus cordatus, Connarus coriaceus, Connarus costaricensis,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2625974: Based on the initial data import
Émile Auguste Joseph De Wildeman (1866-1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'De Wild.' in the authors string.