Afroamphica africana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
africana
ID:
1410959
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hook.f.) H.Ohashi & K.Ohashi
Source:
ipni
Year:
2018
Citation Micro:
J. Jap. Bot.93: 13 (2018)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001423424
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Afroamphica africana (also called 'African Afroamphica', among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Africa. It has small, white flowers, and grows in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Afroamphica africana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a traditional medicine for treating fever, headaches, and stomach aches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Afroamphica africana has small, white flowers that are fragrant and have five petals. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Afroamphica africana is a shrub native to Africa. It is best grown in full sun in well-drained soils. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. The seeds should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination, which usually takes place within two weeks.
Where to Find Afroamphica africana
Afroamphica africana is native to parts of Africa.
Afroamphica africana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Afroamphica africana?
Afroamphica africana
What is the family of Afroamphica africana?
Asteraceae
What is the natural habitat of Afroamphica africana?
Dry grasslands and rocky slopes
Species in the Afroamphica genus
Species in the Fabaceae family
References
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
Hiroyoshi Ohashi (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Ohashi' in the authors string.
Kazuaki Ohashi: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Ohashi' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77178895-1: Based on the initial data import
Legume Data Portal link for: Afroamphica africana (Hook.f.) H.Ohashi & K.Ohashi: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.