Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Species:
zizyphifolius
ID:
524551

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Engl.) Polhill & Wiens

Source:
cmp

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Énum. Pl. Fleurs Afr. Trop. 2: 166 (1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000523883



Common Names

  • Agelanthus zizyphifolius
  • Zizyphus-Leaved Agelanthus
  • False Agelanthus


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Synonyms

  • Loranthus zizyphifolius Engl. [unknown]
  • Tapinanthus zizyphifolius (Engl.) Danser [unknown]
  • Agelanthus zizyphifolius zizyphifolius [unknown]

Description

Agelanthus zizyphifolius (also called Zizyphus-Leaved Agelanthus, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Africa. It has small, zizyphus-shaped leaves and white flowers. It is found in rocky and sandy soils in the tropical rainforest.

Uses & Benefits

Agelanthus zizyphifolius is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to make perfumes, cosmetics, and medicines. It has anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, and antispasmodic properties.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Agelanthus zizyphifolius sub. vittatus (Engl.) Polhill & Wiens

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Agelanthus zizyphifolius are white with yellow anthers, and have a sweet scent. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Agelanthus zizyphifolius is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Agelanthus zizyphifolius

Agelanthus zizyphifolius is native to India and can be found in the Western Ghats mountain range.

Agelanthus zizyphifolius FAQ

What is the scientific name of Agelanthus zizyphifolius?

Agelanthus zizyphifolius

What is the common name of Agelanthus zizyphifolius?

Zizyphus-leaved Agelanthus

What is the natural habitat of Agelanthus zizyphifolius?

It is found in South Africa, growing in rocky or sandy soils

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-2626127: Based on the initial data import
Adolf Engler (1844-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engl.' 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.