Phragmanthera nigritana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nigritana
ID:
469345
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hook.f. ex Benth.) Balle
Source:
cmp
Year:
1956
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 11: 168 (1956)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000468677
Common Names
- Nigritana Phragmanthera
- Phragmanthera nigritana
- Nigritana Leafhopper
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- Loranthus nigritanus Hook.f. ex Benth. [unknown]
- Tapinanthus nigritanus (Benth.) Danser [unknown]
- Septimetula hirsutissima Tiegh. [unknown]
- Loranthus hirsutissimus Engl. [unknown]
Description
Phragmanthera nigritana (also called African phragmanthera, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to southern Africa. It has a dense, rounded crown and its leaves are simple and alternate. Its flowers are yellow and its fruits are small and black. It grows in dry, sandy soils in open woodlands and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Phragmanthera nigritana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomach aches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Phragmanthera nigritana has small, white flowers that are clustered together in a corymb. The seeds are small, brown and round. The seedlings are small, with long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Phragmanthera nigritana can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be done in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Phragmanthera nigritana
Phragmanthera nigritana is native to New Zealand and can be found in lowland and montane forests.
Phragmanthera nigritana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Phragmanthera nigritana?
Phragmanthera nigritana
What is the common name of Phragmanthera nigritana?
Nigritana Phragmanthera
What is the natural habitat of Phragmanthera nigritana?
Dry grasslands and scrublands
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-2536581: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
Simone Balle (1906-2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Balle' in the authors string.