Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Species:
abyssinica
ID:
716567

Status:
valid

Authors:
Oliv.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1868

Citation Micro:
Fl. Trop. Afr. 1: 311 (1868)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000715900



Common Names

  • Harrisonia abyssinica
  • Abyssinian Harrisonia
  • Harrisonia Abyssinica


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Description

Harrisonia abyssinica (also called Abyssinian Rose, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Ethiopia. It has pink flowers and grows up to 3 meters in height. It grows in rocky soils and in dry, sunny areas.

Uses & Benefits

Harrisonia abyssinica has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to make a yellow dye.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Harrisonia abyssinica are white or pink in color and have five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped nut. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Harrisonia abyssinica can be propagated by seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, the seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. For cuttings, take semi-ripe cuttings in late summer or early fall and place them in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the cuttings moist until they are well-rooted.

Where to Find Harrisonia abyssinica

Harrisonia abyssinica is native to tropical regions of Africa and Asia.

Harrisonia abyssinica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Harrisonia abyssinica?

Harrisonia abyssinica

What is the common name of Harrisonia abyssinica?

Unknown

What is the natural habitat of Harrisonia abyssinica?

Tropical forests

Species in the Harrisonia genus

Species in the Rutaceae family

Acmadenia alternifolia, Acmadenia argillophila, Acmadenia baileyensis, Acmadenia bodkinii, Acmadenia burchellii, Acmadenia candida, Acmadenia densifolia, Acmadenia faucitincta, Acmadenia flaccida, Acmadenia fruticosa, Acmadenia gracilis, Acmadenia heterophylla, Acmadenia kiwanensis, Acmadenia latifolia, Acmadenia laxa, Acmadenia macradenia, Acmadenia macropetala, Acmadenia maculata, Acmadenia matroosbergensis, Acmadenia mundiana, Acmadenia nivea, Acmadenia nivenii, Acmadenia obtusata, Acmadenia patentifolia, Acmadenia rourkeana, Acmadenia rupicola, Acmadenia sheilae, Acmadenia tenax, Acmadenia teretifolia, Acmadenia tetracarpellata, Acmadenia tetragona, Acmadenia trigona, Acmadenia tenax, Acmadenia argillophila, Acmadenia macradenia, Acmadenia teretifolia, Acmadenia wittebergensis, Acradenia euodiiformis, Acradenia frankliniae, Acronychia richards-beehleri, Acronychia aberrans, Acronychia acidula, Acronychia acronychioides, Acronychia acuminata, Acronychia arfakensis, Acronychia baeuerlenii, Acronychia brassii, Acronychia carrii, Acronychia cartilaginea, Acronychia chooreechillum,

References