Thamnosma africana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Engl.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1888
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 10: 33 (1888)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000455301
Common Names
- Thamnosma africana
- Thamnosma
- Africana
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Thamnosma africana (also called African Thamnosma, among many other common names) is an annual plant that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Thamnosma africana is used as an ornamental plant and is also used for its medicinal properties such as treating fever, headache, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Thamnosma africana is small and white, with four petals and four sepals. The seed is a small, dark-brown nut. The seedlings are small and dark green, with a single, thin stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Thamnosma africana is a shrub that can be propagated by seed, cuttings, or layering. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts. Prune in late winter or early spring to encourage new growth.
Where to Find Thamnosma africana
Thamnosma africana is native to Africa and can be found in dry, rocky areas.
Thamnosma africana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Thamnosma africana?
Thamnosma africana
What is the natural habitat of Thamnosma africana?
Grasslands and open woodlands
What is the flowering season of Thamnosma africana?
Spring
Species in the Thamnosma genus
Thamnosma texana, Thamnosma stanfordii, Thamnosma somalensis, Thamnosma rhodesica, Thamnosma pailensis, Thamnosma montana, Thamnosma africana, Thamnosma crenata, Thamnosma montanum, Thamnosma texanum, Thamnosma africanum, Thamnosma rhodesicum, Thamnosma trifoliata, Thamnosma hirschii, Thamnosma socotranum,
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
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2514712: Based on the initial data import
Adolf Engler (1844-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engl.' in the authors string.