Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
africana
ID:
314203

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sond.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1850

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 23: 106 (1850)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000313535



Common Names

  • Spirostachys Africana
  • African Spirostachys
  • African Spirostachys


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Synonyms

  • Sapium africanum Kuntze [unknown]
  • Spirostachys synandra Pax [unknown]
  • Stillingia africana Baill. [unknown]
  • Excoecaria africana Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Excoecaria synandra Pax [unknown]
  • Excoecariopsis synandra (Pax) Pax [unknown]

Description

Spirostachys africana (also called 'African Spirostachys', among many other common names) is a shrub native to Africa. It has small white flowers and grows in dry, rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Spirostachys africana is used as an ornamental plant and is known for its drought-tolerant properties. It is also used as a ground cover in gardens and as a hedge plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Spirostachys africana is small and white. The seed is a small, black, round capsule. The seedlings are small, with a single leaf and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Spirostachys africana is a terrestrial orchid native to Africa. It is hardy to USDA zones 8-10 and prefers full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by division or by seed. The seeds should be sown on a sterile, well-drained medium and kept moist. Division should be done in the spring or early summer.

Where to Find Spirostachys africana

Spirostachys africana can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa.

Spirostachys africana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Spirostachys africana?

Spirostachys africana

What is the family of Spirostachys africana?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Spirostachys africana?

Africana

Species in the Spirostachys 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