Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
claessensii
ID:
1059615

Status:
valid

Authors:
(De Wild.) G.C.C.Gilbert & Boutique

Source:
tro

Year:
1952

Citation Micro:
Fl. Congo Belge3: 224 (1952)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001058953



Common Names

  • Pseudoprosopis claessensii
  • Claessens' Pseudoprosopis
  • Claessens' Pseudoprosopis


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Description

Pseudoprosopis claessensii (also called Claessens' Daisy, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Africa. It has white and yellow flowers with a yellow center. It grows in open grasslands and savannas, and in areas with sandy soils.

Uses & Benefits

Pseudoprosopis claessensii is a medicinal plant used in traditional Chinese medicine for treating a variety of ailments, including fever, headache, and abdominal pain. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pseudoprosopis claessensii is small and white, with five petals and a yellow centre. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and green, with a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pseudoprosopis claessensii is a fast-growing, drought-tolerant tree that can be propagated from seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Once the seedlings have emerged, they should be transplanted to individual containers and grown in a sunny location.

Where to Find Pseudoprosopis claessensii

Pseudoprosopis claessensii is native to tropical Africa, from Sudan to Ethiopia.

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

Émile Auguste Joseph De Wildeman (1866-1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'De Wild.' in the authors string.
Georges Charles Clément Gilbert (1908-1983): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.C.C.Gilbert' in the authors string.
Raymond Boutique (1906-1985): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boutique' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:515935-1: Based on the initial data import