Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rhodesica
ID:
455937

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Baker f.) Mendonça

Source:
ksu

Year:
1963

Citation Micro:
Fl. Zambes. 2: 183 (1963)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000455269



Common Names

  • Thamnosma rhodesica
  • Thamnosma
  • Rhodesica


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Description

Thamnosma rhodesica (also called Rhodesian Thamnosma, among many other common names) is an annual plant that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to Zimbabwe and is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Thamnosma rhodesica 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

Thamnosma rhodesica has small, yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Thamnosma rhodesica is a shrubby perennial that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 8-11.

Where to Find Thamnosma rhodesica

Thamnosma rhodesica is native to South Africa and can be found in dry, rocky areas.

Thamnosma rhodesica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Thamnosma rhodesica?

Thamnosma rhodesica

What is the natural habitat of Thamnosma rhodesica?

Grasslands and open woodlands

What is the flowering season of Thamnosma rhodesica?

Spring

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

Francisco de Ascensão Mendonça (1889-1982): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mendonça' in the authors string.
Edmund Gilbert Baker (1864-1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker f.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:775386-1: Based on the initial data import