Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
fluitans
ID:
537210

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wedd.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1873

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 17: 300 (1873)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000536542



Common Names

  • Angolaea fluitans
  • Fluitans Angolaea
  • Floating Angolaea


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Description

Angolaea fluitans (also called Floating Angolaea, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It grows up to 0.5 m tall and has small, white flowers. It is found in grasslands, woodlands, and coastal scrub.

Uses & Benefits

Angolaea fluitans has been used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, cough, and diarrhea. It has also been used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Angolaea fluitans are small and white. The seeds are small and black in colour. The seedlings are slender and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Angolaea fluitans is a hardy, evergreen shrub that grows in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-drained soil mix and keep moist. To propagate from cuttings, take cuttings from semi-hardwood in spring or summer and root in a well-drained soil mix. Keep moist and in a warm, bright location.

Where to Find Angolaea fluitans

Angolaea fluitans can be found in tropical Africa.

Angolaea fluitans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Angolaea fluitans?

Angolaea fluitans

What is the common name of Angolaea fluitans?

Floating Angolaea

What is the optimal growing temperature for Angolaea fluitans?

65-75°F

Species in the Angolaea genus

Species in the Podostemaceae family

Angolaea fluitans, Apinagia aripecuruensis, Apinagia arminensis, Apinagia batrachifolia, Apinagia boliviana, Apinagia brevicaulis, Apinagia crispa, Apinagia digitata, Apinagia dissecta, Apinagia divaricata, Apinagia fimbrifolia, Apinagia flexuosa, Apinagia fluitans, Apinagia fucoides, Apinagia gardneriana, Apinagia glaziovii, Apinagia goejei, Apinagia guairaensis, Apinagia guyanensis, Apinagia hulkiana, Apinagia itanensis, Apinagia kochii, Apinagia latifolia, Apinagia leptophylla, Apinagia longifolia, Apinagia marowynensis, Apinagia membranacea, Apinagia minor, Apinagia multibranchiata, Apinagia parvifolia, Apinagia petiolata, Apinagia platystigma, Apinagia pusilla, Apinagia rangiferina, Apinagia richardiana, Apinagia ruppioides, Apinagia spruceana, Apinagia staheliana, Apinagia surumuensis, Apinagia tenuifolia, Apinagia treslingiana, Apinagia versteegiana, Apinagia brejoagrestinensis, Autana andersonii, Castelnavia noveloi, Castelnavia cuneifolia, Castelnavia fimbriata, Castelnavia fluitans, Castelnavia lindmaniana, Castelnavia monandra,

References