Status:
valid
Authors:
(Dewèvre) Polhill & Wiens
Source:
cmp
Year:
1992
Citation Micro:
Énum. Pl. Fleurs Afr. Trop. 2: 170 (1992)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000468720
Common Names
- Phragmanthera cornetii
- Cornetii Phragmanthera
- Cornet Phragmanthera
Synonyms
- Loranthus cornetii Dewèvre [unknown]
- Loranthus rubiginosus De Wild. [unknown]
- Loranthus rubiginosus grandiflorus De Wild. [unknown]
- Loranthus albizziae rogersii Sprague [unknown]
- Loranthus usuiensis longipilosus Engl. & Krause [unknown]
- Tapinanthus cornetii (Dewèvre) Danser [unknown]
- Tapinanthus rubiginosus (De Wild.) Danser [unknown]
Description
Phragmanthera cornetii (also called Cornet's False Heather, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to South Africa. It has small, white flowers and grows in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Phragmanthera cornetii is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Phragmanthera cornetii has small, yellow flowers with four petals and four sepals. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are short and have a single, long, narrow leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Phragmanthera cornetii is a small shrub native to South America. It can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in moist, well-draining soil. Seeds should be sown in a warm, sunny location and kept moist until germination occurs. Once established, the plant requires little maintenance and is drought tolerant.
Where to Find Phragmanthera cornetii
Phragmanthera cornetii is native to South Africa and can be found in the Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, and Limpopo provinces.
Phragmanthera cornetii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Phragmanthera cornetii?
Phragmanthera cornetii
What is the common name of Phragmanthera cornetii?
Cornet's Phragmanthera
What is the natural habitat of Phragmanthera cornetii?
It is native to South America, including Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina
Species in the Phragmanthera genus
Phragmanthera rufescens,
Phragmanthera polycrypta,
Phragmanthera glaucocarpa,
Phragmanthera nigritana,
Phragmanthera seretii,
Phragmanthera leonensis,
Phragmanthera kamerunensis,
Phragmanthera zygiarum,
Phragmanthera usuiensis,
Phragmanthera sterculiae,
Phragmanthera guerichii,
Phragmanthera capitata,
Phragmanthera exellii,
Phragmanthera engleri,
Phragmanthera dschallensis,
Phragmanthera dombeyae,
Phragmanthera crassicaulis,
Phragmanthera cornetii,
Phragmanthera cinerea,
Phragmanthera brieyi,
Phragmanthera baumii,
Phragmanthera batangae,
Phragmanthera austroarabica,
Phragmanthera edouardii,
Phragmanthera eminii,
Phragmanthera erythraea,
Phragmanthera longiflora,
Phragmanthera luteovittata,
Phragmanthera macrosolen,
Phragmanthera proteicola,
Phragmanthera raynaliana,
Phragmanthera regularis,
Phragmanthera sarertaensis,
Phragmanthera talbotiorum,
Phragmanthera vignei,
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,