Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cucurbitales
Genus:
Species:
africana
ID:
384169

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.f.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1871

Citation Micro:
Fl. Trop. Afr. 2: 548 (1871)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000383501



Common Names

  • Oreosyce africana
  • African Oreosyce
  • African Star Cactus


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Synonyms

  • Oreosyce triangularis Cogn. [unknown]
  • Oreosyce villosa Cogn. [unknown]
  • Oreosyce parvifolia Cogn. [unknown]
  • Oreosyce holstii Cogn. ex Engl. [unknown]
  • Oreosyce bequaertii De Wild. [unknown]
  • Cucumis oreosyce H.Schaef. [unknown]
  • Cucumis cecilii N.E.Br. [unknown]
  • Cucumis membranifolius Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Cucumis parvifolius Cogn. ex Scott Elliot [unknown]
  • Cucumis subsericeus Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Hymenosicyos bequaertii Harms [unknown]
  • Hymenosicyos triangularis Harms [unknown]
  • Hymenosicyos villosus Harms [unknown]
  • Peponium parviflorum Engl. [unknown]
  • Hymenosicyos parviflorus Harms [unknown]
  • Hymenosicyos membranifolius Chiov. [unknown]
  • Peponia parviflora Cogn. [unknown]
  • Hymenosicyos subsericeus Harms [unknown]
  • Oreosyce subsericea (Hook.f.) A.Meeuse [unknown]

Description

Oreosyce africana (also called African Oreosyce, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to the Mediterranean region and the Middle East. It grows in dry habitats, such as rocky slopes and dry meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Oreosyce africana is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Oreosyce africana is a small, yellow-green spikelet with a single bract. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedling is a small, dark green plant with a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oreosyce africana is a perennial succulent native to Africa. It prefers dry, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It can tolerate drought and is tolerant of salt spray. It can be propagated by division in spring or early summer, or by seed in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Oreosyce africana

Oreosyce africana can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Morocco to Syria.

Oreosyce africana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oreosyce africana?

Oreosyce africana

What type of plant is Oreosyce africana?

Oreosyce africana is a species of succulent plant in the family Crassulaceae.

Where is Oreosyce africana found?

Oreosyce africana is native to South Africa.

Species in the Oreosyce genus

Species in the Cucurbitaceae family

Abobra tenuifolia, Acanthosicyos horridus, Actinostemma lobatum, Actinostemma parvifolium, Actinostemma tenerum, Alsomitra macrocarpa, Ampelosicyos humblotii, Ampelosicyos major, Ampelosicyos meridionalis, Ampelosicyos scandens, Ampelosicyos bosseri, Ampelosicyos leandrii, Ampelosycios meridionalis, Ampelosycios scandens, Apodanthera anatuyana, Apodanthera argentea, Apodanthera aspera, Apodanthera biflora, Apodanthera bradei, Apodanthera cinerea, Apodanthera eriocalyx, Apodanthera fasciculata, Apodanthera ferreyrana, Apodanthera glaziovii, Apodanthera hindii, Apodanthera hirtella, Apodanthera laciniosa, Apodanthera linearis, Apodanthera mandonii, Apodanthera mathewsii, Apodanthera palmeri, Apodanthera sagittifolia, Apodanthera smilacifolia, Apodanthera succulenta, Apodanthera tumbeziana, Apodanthera ulei, Apodanthera undulata, Apodanthera villosa, Apodanthera weberbaueri, Apodanthera longipedicellata, Austrobryonia argillicola, Austrobryonia centralis, Austrobryonia micrantha, Austrobryonia pilbarensis, Baijiania borneensis, Baijiania taiwaniana, Baijiania decipiens, Baijiania smitinandii, Bambekea racemosa, Bayabusua clarkei,