Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
africana
ID:
274709

Status:
valid

Authors:
Prain ex De Wild.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1912

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1912: 107 (1912)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000274041



Common Names

  • Plagiostyles africana
  • African Plagiostyles
  • African Waterweed


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Synonyms

  • Plagiostyles klaineana Pierre [unknown]
  • Daphniphyllum africanum Müll.Arg. [unknown]

Description

Plagiostyles africana (also called African Plagiostyles, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Africa. It has small, white flowers and grows in a variety of habitats, including dry forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Plagiostyles africana is used as an ornamental plant due to its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Plagiostyles africana has small, yellow flowers with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Plagiostyles africana is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and partial shade. It can be propagated from seed, which should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist until germination occurs. It can also be propagated from division, which should be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Plagiostyles africana

Plagiostyles africana can be found in Africa.

Plagiostyles africana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Plagiostyles africana?

Plagiostyles africana

What is the common name of Plagiostyles africana?

African Plagiostyles

What is the natural habitat of Plagiostyles africana?

Tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests

Species in the Plagiostyles genus

Species in the Euphorbiaceae family

Acalypha peckoltii, Acalypha peduncularis, Acalypha pendula, Acalypha perrieri, Acalypha persimilis, Acalypha peruviana, Acalypha pervilleana, Acalypha phleoides, Acalypha phyllonomifolia, Acalypha pilosa, Acalypha pippenii, Acalypha pittieri, Acalypha platyphylla, Acalypha pleiogyne, Acalypha plicata, Acalypha pohliana, Acalypha poiretii, Acalypha polymorpha, Acalypha polystachya, Acalypha portoricensis, Acalypha pruinosa, Acalypha pruriens, Acalypha pseudalopecuroides, Acalypha pseudovagans, Acalypha psilostachya, Acalypha pubiflora, Acalypha pulchrespicata, Acalypha punctata, Acalypha purpurascens, Acalypha purpusii, Acalypha pycnantha, Acalypha pygmaea, Acalypha radians, Acalypha radicans, Acalypha radinostachya, Acalypha radula, Acalypha radula, Acalypha rafaelensis, Acalypha raivavensis, Acalypha rapensis, Acalypha reflexa, Acalypha repanda, Acalypha retifera, Acalypha rhombifolia, Acalypha rhomboidea, Acalypha richardiana, Acalypha riedeliana, Acalypha rivularis, Acalypha rottleroides, Acalypha rubrinervis,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-156766: 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.
David Prain (1857-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Prain' in the authors string.