Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Species:
usuiensis
ID:
469357

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Oliver) M.G.Gilbert

Source:
cmp

Year:
1985

Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 5: 224 (1985)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000468689



Common Names

  • Usuiensis Phragmanthera
  • Phragmanthera usuiensis
  • Usuiensis Leafhopper


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Synonyms

  • Loranthus albizziae De Wild. [unknown]
  • Loranthus usuiensis Oliv. [unknown]
  • Tapinanthus albizziae (De Wild.) Danser [unknown]
  • Tapinanthus usuiensis (Oliv.) Danser [unknown]
  • Phragmanthera albizziae (De Wild.) Balle [unknown]
  • Septimetula bukobensis Tiegh. [unknown]
  • Loranthus bukobensis Engl. [unknown]
  • Loranthus kisaguka Engl. & K.Krause [unknown]
  • Loranthus usuiensis maitlandii Sprague [unknown]
  • Loranthus bequaertii De Wild. [unknown]
  • Loranthus bogorensis De Wild. [unknown]
  • Loranthus rigidilobus K.Krause [unknown]
  • Loranthus albizziae glabrescentiflorus Balle [unknown]
  • Loranthus albizziae ternatus Balle [unknown]
  • Phragmanthera usuiensis usuiensis [unknown]
  • Phragmanthera rufescens usuiensis (Oliv.) Balle [unknown]
  • Tapinanthus kisaguka (Engl. & K.Krause) Danser [unknown]
  • Tapinanthus bequaertii (De Wild.) Danser [unknown]
  • Tapinanthus bogoroensis (De Wild.) Danser [unknown]
  • Tapinanthus rigidilobus (K.Krause) Danser [unknown]

Description

Phragmanthera usuiensis (also called Usui 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 usuiensis is used as a source of fuelwood and timber, and is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, malaria, and other illnesses.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Phragmanthera usuiensis sub. sigensis (Engl.) Polhill & Wiens

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Phragmanthera usuiensis 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Phragmanthera usuiensis 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 usuiensis

Phragmanthera usuiensis is native to New Zealand and can be found in lowland and montane forests.

Phragmanthera usuiensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Phragmanthera usuiensis?

Phragmanthera usuiensis

What is the common name of Phragmanthera usuiensis?

Usuiense Phragmanthera

What is the natural habitat of Phragmanthera usuiensis?

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-2536609: Based on the initial data import
Michael George Gilbert (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.G.Gilbert' in the authors string.