Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Species:
discolor
ID:
524490

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Schinz) Balle

Source:
cmp

Year:
1968

Citation Micro:
Mitt. Bot. Staatssamml. München 7: 157 (1968)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000523822



Common Names

  • Agelanthus discolor
  • Two-Colored Agelanthus
  • False Agelanthus


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Synonyms

  • Tapinanthus discolor (Schinz) Danser [unknown]
  • Loranthus bosciae Engl. & K.Krause [unknown]
  • Loranthus discolor Schinz [unknown]
  • Loranthus juttae Dinter [unknown]

Description

Agelanthus discolor (also called Variable Sausage Tree, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree that can grow up to 10m tall. It is native to the tropical regions of Africa, and can be found in forests, woodlands, and savannas. Its leaves are alternate, simple, and ovate-oblong in shape, and its flowers are small and white.

Uses & Benefits

Agelanthus discolor has been used for medicinal purposes, such as treating skin infections, fever, and headaches. It is also used as a dye for fabrics and as a natural insect repellent.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Agelanthus discolor has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have two long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Agelanthus discolor can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn. Plants should be spaced about 30 cm apart.

Where to Find Agelanthus discolor

Agelanthus discolor is native to South Africa, where it is found in the Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, and Limpopo provinces.

Agelanthus discolor FAQ

What is the scientific name of Agelanthus discolor?

Agelanthus discolor

What is the common name of Agelanthus discolor?

Two-Toned Agelanthus

What is the natural habitat of Agelanthus discolor?

Lowland rainforests of Central Africa

Species in the Agelanthus genus

Agelanthus atrocoronatus, Agelanthus bipartitus, Agelanthus brunneus, Agelanthus combreticola, Agelanthus copaiferae, Agelanthus crassifolius, Agelanthus deltae, Agelanthus dichrous, Agelanthus discolor, Agelanthus djurensis, Agelanthus dodonaeifolius, Agelanthus elegantulus, Agelanthus entebbensis, Agelanthus falcifolius, Agelanthus flammeus, Agelanthus fuellebornii, Agelanthus gilgii, Agelanthus glaucoviridis, Agelanthus glomeratus, Agelanthus gracilis, Agelanthus guineensis, Agelanthus henriquesii, Agelanthus heteromorphus, Agelanthus igneus, Agelanthus irangensis, Agelanthus kayseri, Agelanthus keilii, Agelanthus krausei, Agelanthus kraussianus, Agelanthus lancifolius, Agelanthus longipes, Agelanthus lugardii, Agelanthus microphyllus, Agelanthus molleri, Agelanthus musozensis, Agelanthus myrsinifolius, Agelanthus natalitius, Agelanthus nyasicus, Agelanthus oehleri, Agelanthus pennatulus, Agelanthus pilosus, Agelanthus platyphyllus, Agelanthus polygonifolius, Agelanthus prunifolius, Agelanthus pungu, Agelanthus rondensis, Agelanthus sambesiacus, Agelanthus sansibarensis, Agelanthus schweinfurthii, Agelanthus songeensis,

Species in the Loranthaceae family

Actinanthella menyharthii, Actinanthella wyliei, Aetanthus andreanus, Aetanthus colombianus, Aetanthus coriaceus, Aetanthus dichotomus, Aetanthus engelsii, Aetanthus macranthus, Aetanthus mutisii, Aetanthus nodosus, Aetanthus ornatus, Aetanthus ovalis, Aetanthus trifolius, Aetanthus prolongatus, Aetanthus sessilifolius, Aetanthus verticillatus, Aetanthus megaphyllus, Aetanthus pascoensis, Aetanthus tachirensis, Aetanthus validus, Agelanthus atrocoronatus, Agelanthus bipartitus, Agelanthus brunneus, Agelanthus combreticola, Agelanthus copaiferae, Agelanthus crassifolius, Agelanthus deltae, Agelanthus dichrous, Agelanthus discolor, Agelanthus djurensis, Agelanthus dodonaeifolius, Agelanthus elegantulus, Agelanthus entebbensis, Agelanthus falcifolius, Agelanthus flammeus, Agelanthus fuellebornii, Agelanthus gilgii, Agelanthus glaucoviridis, Agelanthus glomeratus, Agelanthus gracilis, Agelanthus guineensis, Agelanthus henriquesii, Agelanthus heteromorphus, Agelanthus igneus, Agelanthus irangensis, Agelanthus kayseri, Agelanthus keilii, Agelanthus krausei, Agelanthus kraussianus, Agelanthus lancifolius,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2626071: Based on the initial data import
Hans Schinz (1858-1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schinz' in the authors string.
Simone Balle (1906-2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Balle' in the authors string.