Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Species:
elandsmontanus
ID:
1044117

Status:
valid

Authors:
Goldblatt & J.C.Manning

Source:
tro

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Bothalia 41: 263 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001043455



Common Names

  • Thereianthus elandsmontanus
  • Elandsmontanus Thereianthus
  • Elandsmontanus Plant


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Description

Thereianthus elandsmontanus (also called Elandsmont Thereianthus, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the family Asteraceae. It is found in South Africa. It is a small shrub with green leaves and white flowers. It grows in wet habitats such as swamps, marshes, and wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Thereianthus elandsmontanus is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Thereianthus elandsmontanus has small yellow flowers with five petals and a single pistil. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Thereianthus elandsmontanus is a small, evergreen shrub that can be propagated through seeds or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate a wide range of temperatures. It can be propagated by taking cuttings from the plant and replanting them in moist soil.

Where to Find Thereianthus elandsmontanus

Thereianthus elandsmontanus is found in the temperate regions of South Africa.

Species in the Iridaceae family

Alophia drummondii, Alophia intermedia, Alophia medusa, Alophia silvestris, Alophia veracruzana, Aristea abyssinica, Aristea africana, Aristea alata, Aristea anceps, Aristea angolensis, Aristea angustifolia, Aristea bakeri, Aristea bequaertii, Aristea biflora, Aristea cantharophila, Aristea capitata, Aristea cladocarpa, Aristea compressa, Aristea cuspidata, Aristea dichotoma, Aristea djalonis, Aristea ecklonii, Aristea fimbriata, Aristea flexicaulis, Aristea galpinii, Aristea glauca, Aristea goetzei, Aristea grandis, Aristea humbertii, Aristea inaequalis, Aristea juncifolia, Aristea kitchingii, Aristea latifolia, Aristea lugens, Aristea madagascariensis, Aristea montana, Aristea monticola, Aristea nyikensis, Aristea oligocephala, Aristea palustris, Aristea parviflora, Aristea pauciflora, Aristea platycaulis, Aristea polycephala, Aristea pusilla, Aristea racemosa, Aristea ranomafana, Aristea recisa, Aristea rigidifolia, Aristea rupicola,

References

Peter Goldblatt (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Goldblatt' in the authors string.
John C. Manning (b.1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.C.Manning' in the authors string.