Status:
valid
Authors:
(Taub.) Adema
Source:
tro
Year:
2000
Citation Micro:
Thai Forest Bull., Bot.28: 10 (2000)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001033792
Common Names
- Aganope stuhlmannii
- Stuhlmann's Aganope
- Stuhlmann's False Flax
Description
Aganope stuhlmannii (also called 'Stuhlmann's aganope' and 'Stuhlmann's aganope', among many other common names) is a shrub that grows up to 1.5 meters tall with yellow flowers. It is native to the Canary Islands and is found in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Aganope stuhlmannii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control and as a bee plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Aganope stuhlmannii has yellow flowers and its seeds are brown and flat. The seedlings have compound leaves with two to three pairs of leaflets.
Cultivation and Propagation
Aganope stuhlmannii is a perennial herb that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in well-drained soil. The seedlings and cuttings should be kept moist until they are established.
Where to Find Aganope stuhlmannii
Aganope stuhlmannii can be found in the mountains of northern India.
Species in the Aganope genus
Aganope heptaphylla,
Aganope thyrsiflora,
Aganope gabonica,
Aganope impressa,
Aganope leucobotrya,
Aganope lucida,
Aganope polystachya,
Aganope agastyamalayana,
Aganope balansae,
Aganope stuhlmannii,
Aganope dinghuensis,
Species in the Fabaceae family