Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Species:
heteromorphus
ID:
524506

Status:
valid

Authors:
(A.Rich.) Polhill & Wiens

Source:
cmp

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Énum. Pl. Fleurs Afr. Trop. 2: 164 (1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000523838



Common Names

  • Agelanthus heteromorphus
  • Heteromorphic Agelanthus
  • African Agelanthus


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Synonyms

  • Loranthus celtidifolius Engl. [unknown]
  • Loranthus celtidiformia Brenan [unknown]
  • Loranthus heteromorphus A.Rich. [unknown]
  • Tapinanthus heteromorphus (A.Rich.) Danser [unknown]
  • Agelanthus scassellatii (Chiov.) Polhill & Wiens [unknown]
  • Tapinanthus aurantiacus (Engl.) Danser [unknown]
  • Loranthus tambermensis Engl. & K.Krause [unknown]
  • Loranthus sennei Mattei [unknown]
  • Loranthus scassellatii Chiov. [unknown]
  • Loranthus scassellatii glabrescens Pic.Serm. [unknown]
  • Tapinanthus tambermensis (Engl. & K.Krause) Danser [unknown]
  • Loranthus brevilobus Engl. & K.Krause [unknown]
  • Tapinanthus brevilobus (Engl. & K.Krause) Danser [unknown]
  • Loranthus celtidiformis Brenan [unknown]
  • Loranthus aurantiaciflorus Brenan [unknown]
  • Loranthus amblyphyllus Chiov. [unknown]
  • Tapinanthus scassellatii (Chiov.) Danser [unknown]
  • Tapinanthus celtidifolius (Engl.) Danser [unknown]

Description

Agelanthus heteromorphus (also called Variable-Leaved 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 heteromorphus 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

The flower of Agelanthus heteromorphus is yellow and has five petals. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Agelanthus heteromorphus is a rhizomatous perennial that is native to tropical Africa. It prefers well-drained, humus-rich soil and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It is best propagated by division in the spring. It can also be propagated from seed, but it takes several years for the plants to reach maturity.

Where to Find Agelanthus heteromorphus

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

Agelanthus heteromorphus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Agelanthus heteromorphus?

Agelanthus heteromorphus

What is the common name of Agelanthus heteromorphus?

Heteromorphic Buchu

What is the natural habitat of Agelanthus heteromorphus?

It is found in the Western Cape, South Africa, in fynbos and renosterveld

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-2626086: Based on the initial data import
Achille Richard (1794-1852): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Rich.' in the authors string.
Roger Marcus Polhill (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Polhill' in the authors string.
Delbert Wiens (b.1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wiens' in the authors string.