Status:
valid
Authors:
G.Taylor
Source:
wcs
Year:
1931
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 69(Suppl. 2): 164 (1931)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000289105
Common Names
- Pycnostachys angolensis
- Pycnostachys Angolensis
- Angolensis Pycnostachys
Description
Pycnostachys angolensis (also called African Daisy, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with white flowers that grows in the grasslands of Angola. It is found in rocky areas and open grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Pycnostachys angolensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties to treat fever, skin diseases, and stomach disorders.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pycnostachys angolensis has small, white flowers that grow in clusters. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pycnostachys angolensis is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some salt spray. It can be pruned to maintain its shape and size.
Where to Find Pycnostachys angolensis
Pycnostachys angolensis can be found in the eastern United States, from New York to Florida and west to Texas and Oklahoma.
Pycnostachys angolensis FAQ
What are the common names of Pycnostachys angolensis?
Pycnostachys angolensis is commonly known as the Angolan pycnostachys.
What is the growth habit of Pycnostachys angolensis?
Pycnostachys angolensis is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m in height.
Where is Pycnostachys angolensis native to?
Pycnostachys angolensis is native to tropical Africa.
Species in the Pycnostachys genus
Pycnostachys abyssinica,
Pycnostachys angolensis,
Pycnostachys batesii,
Pycnostachys chevalieri,
Pycnostachys coerulea,
Pycnostachys congensis,
Pycnostachys deflexifolia,
Pycnostachys descampsii,
Pycnostachys dewildemaniana,
Pycnostachys elliotii,
Pycnostachys eminii,
Pycnostachys erici-rosenii,
Pycnostachys goetzenii,
Pycnostachys gracilis,
Pycnostachys graminifolia,
Pycnostachys kassneri,
Pycnostachys meyeri,
Pycnostachys nepetifolia,
Pycnostachys niamniamensis,
Pycnostachys orthodonta,
Pycnostachys parvifolia,
Pycnostachys prittwitzii,
Pycnostachys pseudospeciosa,
Pycnostachys recurvata,
Pycnostachys reticulata,
Pycnostachys ruandensis,
Pycnostachys schliebenii,
Pycnostachys schweinfurthii,
Pycnostachys speciosa,
Pycnostachys sphaerocephala,
Pycnostachys stuhlmannii,
Pycnostachys umbrosa,
Pycnostachys urticifolia,
Pycnostachys verticillata,
Pycnostachys ciliata,
Pycnostachys lancifolia,
Species in the Lamiaceae family
Acanthomintha duttonii,
Acanthomintha ilicifolia,
Acanthomintha lanceolata,
Acanthomintha obovata,
Acanthoprasium frutescens,
Acanthoprasium integrifolium,
Achyrospermum aethiopicum,
Achyrospermum africanum,
Achyrospermum axillare,
Achyrospermum carvalhoi,
Achyrospermum ciliatum,
Achyrospermum cryptanthum,
Achyrospermum dasytrichum,
Achyrospermum densiflorum,
Achyrospermum erythobotrys,
Achyrospermum fruticosum,
Achyrospermum laterale,
Achyrospermum micranthum,
Achyrospermum mildbraedii,
Achyrospermum oblongifolium,
Achyrospermum parviflorum,
Achyrospermum purpureum,
Achyrospermum schimperi,
Achyrospermum schlechteri,
Achyrospermum seychellarum,
Achyrospermum tisserantii,
Achyrospermum urens,
Achyrospermum wallichianum,
Achyrospermum scandens,
Acinos alpinus,
Acrotome angustifolia,
Acrotome fleckii,
Acrotome hispida,
Acrotome inflata,
Acrotome mozambiquensis,
Acrotome pallescens,
Acrotome tenuis,
Acrotome thorncroftii,
Acrymia ajugiflora,
Aegiphila aracaensis,
Aegiphila hystricina,
Aegiphila aculeifera,
Aegiphila alba,
Aegiphila anomala,
Aegiphila arcta,
Aegiphila australis,
Aegiphila bogotensis,
Aegiphila boliviana,
Aegiphila brachiata,
Aegiphila bracteolosa,