Phragmanthera guerichii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
guerichii
ID:
469372
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Engl.) Balle
Source:
cmp
Year:
1968
Citation Micro:
Mitt. Bot. Staatssamml. München 7: 169 (1968)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000468704
Common Names
- Phragmanthera guerichii
- Guerichii Phragmanthera
- Guerich Phragmanthera
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- Loranthus guerichii Engl. [unknown]
- Tapinanthus guerichii (Engl.) Danser [unknown]
Description
Phragmanthera guerichii (also called Guerich's False Heather, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to the Canary Islands. It has small, white flowers and grows in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Phragmanthera guerichii is used as a source of fuelwood and timber, and is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, malaria, and other illnesses.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Phragmanthera guerichii has small, white 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.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Phragmanthera guerichii is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It grows in moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. It can be propagated by division or seed. Division should be done in spring or early summer. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination occurs. The seedlings should be transplanted when they reach a height of about 10 cm.
Where to Find Phragmanthera guerichii
Phragmanthera guerichii is native to South Africa and can be found in the Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, and Limpopo provinces.
Phragmanthera guerichii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Phragmanthera guerichii?
Phragmanthera guerichii
What is the common name of Phragmanthera guerichii?
Guerichii Phragmanthera
What is the natural habitat of Phragmanthera guerichii?
It is found in dry sclerophyll forests and heathlands
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2536623: Based on the initial data import
Adolf Engler (1844-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engl.' in the authors string.
Simone Balle (1906-2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Balle' in the authors string.