Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
aspalathoides
ID:
938725

Status:
valid

Authors:
Müll.Arg.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1876

Citation Micro:
Flora 59: 438 (1876)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000938063



Common Names

  • Declieuxia aspalathoides
  • Aspalathoides Declieuxia
  • Declieuxia Aspalathoides


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Description

Declieuxia aspalathoides (also called Aspalathoides Declieuxia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It is native to Africa, where it is found in the tropical rainforests of Angola, Cameroon, and Gabon. It is a shrub with large, oval leaves and small yellow flowers. It grows in moist, shady forests.

Uses & Benefits

Declieuxia aspalathoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is known for its attractive foliage and fragrant flowers, and is also used as a medicinal plant. It has anti-inflammatory, antifungal, and antibacterial properties, and is used to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Declieuxia aspalathoides has small, white flowers with yellow centers and long, thin seedpods. The seedlings are small and delicate, with thin, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Declieuxia aspalathoides can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature stems and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Both methods should be done in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Declieuxia aspalathoides

Declieuxia aspalathoides is native to the rainforests of eastern Australia.

Species in the Rubiaceae family

Acranthera abbreviata, Acranthera anamallica, Acranthera athroophlebia, Acranthera atropella, Acranthera aurantiaca, Acranthera axilliflora, Acranthera bullata, Acranthera capitata, Acranthera ceylanica, Acranthera didymocarpa, Acranthera endertii, Acranthera frutescens, Acranthera grandiflora, Acranthera hallieri, Acranthera hirtostipula, Acranthera involucrata, Acranthera johannis-winkleri, Acranthera lanceolata, Acranthera longipes, Acranthera longipetiolata, Acranthera maculata, Acranthera megaphylla, Acranthera monantha, Acranthera nieuwenhuisii, Acranthera ophiorhizoides, Acranthera parviflora, Acranthera philippensis, Acranthera ruttenii, Acranthera salmonea, Acranthera siamensis, Acranthera siliquosa, Acranthera simalurensis, Acranthera sinensis, Acranthera strigosa, Acranthera tomentosa, Acranthera variegata, Acranthera velutinervia, Acranthera yatesii, Acranthera philippinensis, Acranthera burmanica, Acranthera virescens, Acranthera hoangii, Acranthera collina, Acrobotrys discolor, Acrosynanthus jamaicensis, Acrosynanthus latifolius, Acrosynanthus minor, Acrosynanthus ovatus, Acrosynanthus parvifolius, Acrosynanthus revolutus,

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