Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
abyssinica
ID:
870085

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hochst. ex A.Rich.) Andersson

Source:
wcs

Year:
1856

Citation Micro:
Nova Acta Regiae Soc. Sci. Upsal. , ser. 3, 2: 253 (1856)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000869420



Common Names

  • Exotheca abyssinica
  • Abyssinian Exotheca
  • Abyssinian Wood-Sorrel


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Description

Exotheca abyssinica (also called Abyssinian exotheca, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Ethiopia. It has a short, erect stem and grows up to 2 m tall. Its leaves are flat and up to 10 cm long. It grows in moist, shady soils and is found in the subtropical regions of Ethiopia.

Uses & Benefits

Exotheca abyssinica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and respiratory disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Exotheca abyssinica are small, white and tubular. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Exotheca abyssinica is an evergreen perennial that can be propagated from seed or by division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate some shade. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and should be watered regularly. It can be propagated by division in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Exotheca abyssinica

Exotheca abyssinica is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, from Ethiopia to South Africa.

Exotheca abyssinica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Exotheca abyssinica?

Exotheca abyssinica

What are the common names of Exotheca abyssinica?

Abyssinian wild olive, wild olive, and African olive

What is the natural habitat of Exotheca abyssinica?

Dry woodlands and savannas

Species in the Exotheca genus

Species in the Poaceae family

Achnatherum pekinense, Achnatherum pubicalyx, Achnatherum sibiricum, Achnatherum turcomanicum, Achnatherum brandisii, Achnatherum bromoides, Achnatherum calamagrostis, Achnatherum confusum, Achnatherum inebrians, Achnatherum jacquemontii, Achnatherum virescens, Achnatherum paradoxum, Achnatherum nakaii, Achnatherum pelliotii, Achnatherum haussknechtii, Achnatherum mandavillei, Achnatherum pilosum, Achnatherum parviflorum, Achnatherum staintonii, Aciachne acicularis, Aciachne flagellifera, Aciachne pulvinata, Acidosasa breviclavata, Acidosasa brilletii, Acidosasa chinensis, Acidosasa edulis, Acidosasa glauca, Acidosasa guangxiensis, Acidosasa lingchuanensis, Acidosasa nanunica, Acidosasa notata, Acidosasa purpurea, Acidosasa venusta, Acidosasa carinata, Acostia gracilis, Acrachne henrardiana, Acrachne perrieri, Acrachne racemosa, Acritochaete volkensii, Acroceras amplectens, Acroceras attenuatum, Acroceras boivinii, Acroceras bosseri, Acroceras calcicola, Acroceras chaseae, Acroceras diffusum, Acroceras elegans, Acroceras excavatum, Acroceras fluminense, Acroceras gabunense,

References

Nils Johan Andersson (1821-1880): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Andersson' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:402272-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].