Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
preussii
ID:
314221

Status:
valid

Authors:
Engl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1905

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 36: 216 (1905)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000313553



Common Names

  • Spondianthus Preussii
  • Preuss's Spondianthus
  • Preuss's Spondianthus


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Synonyms

  • Megabaria trillesii Pierre ex Hutch. [unknown]
  • Spondianthus preussii preussii [unknown]
  • Megabaria trillesii Pierre ex Hutchinson [deprecated]

Description

Spondianthus preussii (also called 'Preuss's Spondianthus', among many other common names) is a shrub native to Africa. It has small white flowers and grows in dry, rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Spondianthus preussii is used as an ornamental plant and is known for its drought-tolerant properties. It is also used as a ground cover in gardens and as a hedge plant.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Spondianthus preussii var. glaber (Engl.) Engl.
Spondianthus preussii sub. glaber (Engl.) J.Léonard & Nkounkou

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Spondianthus preussii is yellow, with a small, round fruit. The seed is a small, black, round capsule. The seedlings are small, with a single leaf and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Spondianthus preussii is a terrestrial orchid native to Africa. It is hardy to USDA zones 8-10 and prefers full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by division or by seed. The seeds should be sown on a sterile, well-drained medium and kept moist. Division should be done in the spring or early summer.

Where to Find Spondianthus preussii

Spondianthus preussii can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa.

Spondianthus preussii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Spondianthus preussii?

Spondianthus preussii

What is the family of Spondianthus preussii?

Fabaceae

What is the common name of Spondianthus preussii?

Preussii

Species in the Spondianthus genus

Species in the Phyllanthaceae family

Actephila alanbakeri, Actephila saccata, Actephila albidula, Actephila anthelminthica, Actephila aurantiaca, Actephila collinsiae, Actephila daii, Actephila dolichopoda, Actephila excelsa, Actephila foetida, Actephila grandifolia, Actephila latifolia, Actephila lindleyi, Actephila longipedicellata, Actephila macrantha, Actephila mearsii, Actephila merrilliana, Actephila mooreana, Actephila nitidula, Actephila ovalis, Actephila petiolaris, Actephila pierrei, Actephila platysepala, Actephila puberula, Actephila sessilifolia, Actephila subsessilis, Actephila trichogyna, Actephila bella, Actephila championiae, Actephila flavescens, Actephila plicata, Actephila traceyi, Actephila venusta, Actephila vernicosa, Actephila forsteri, Amanoa almerindae, Amanoa anomala, Amanoa bracteosa, Amanoa caribaea, Amanoa congesta, Amanoa cupatensis, Amanoa glaucophylla, Amanoa gracillima, Amanoa guianensis, Amanoa muricata, Amanoa nanayensis, Amanoa neglecta, Amanoa oblongifolia, Amanoa sinuosa, Amanoa steyermarkii,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-194632: Based on the initial data import
Adolf Engler (1844-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engl.' in the authors string.