Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
africana
ID:
284468

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pax & K.Hoffm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1912

Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 147, VI: 97 (1912)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000283800



Common Names

  • Pseudagrostistachys africana
  • African Pseudagrostistachys
  • African False Ashoka


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Synonyms

  • Agrostistachys africana Müll.Arg. [unknown]

Description

Pseudagrostistachys africana (also called African Daisy, among many other common names) is a small, herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It has a woody stem, and its leaves are lanceolate and opposite. It grows in dry, sandy and rocky soils in grassland and scrubland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Pseudagrostistachys africana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It can also be used as a windbreak, for erosion control, and as a source of food for wildlife.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Pseudagrostistachys africana sub. africana
Pseudagrostistachys africana sub. humbertii (Lebrun) J.Léonard

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pseudagrostistachys africana is a small, yellowish-green flower. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pseudagrostistachys africana is a shrub native to Africa. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and placed in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Pseudagrostistachys africana

Pseudagrostistachys africana is native to tropical Africa.

Pseudagrostistachys africana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pseudagrostistachys africana?

Pseudagrostistachys africana

What is the family of Pseudagrostistachys africana?

Asteraceae

What is the native range of Pseudagrostistachys africana?

Africa

Species in the Pseudagrostistachys 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-166082: Based on the initial data import
Ferdinand Albin Pax (1858-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pax' in the authors string.
Käthe Hoffmann (b.1883): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Hoffm.' in the authors string.