Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Species:
africana
ID:
325732

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pierre

Source:
wcs

Year:
1890

Citation Micro:
Notes Bot. Sapot. : 18 (1890)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000325064



Common Names

  • Thysanoglossa jordanensis
  • Jordanensis Thysanoglossa
  • Jordan Thysanoglossa


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Synonyms

  • Lecomtedoxa vazii Dubard [unknown]
  • Baillonella africana (Pierre) Baehni [unknown]
  • Tieghemella jollyana Pierre [unknown]
  • Dumoria africana Dubard [unknown]

Description

Tieghemella africana (also called African Tieghemella, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to Africa. It grows to a height of 15-30 cm, with small, oval leaves and small, white flowers. It is found in dry, rocky habitats in the savannah and scrublands of Africa.

Uses & Benefits

Tieghemella africana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a culinary herb. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Tieghemella africana is white and has five petals. The seed is small and black, while the seedlings are short and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tieghemella africana is a small, evergreen shrub that is native to Africa. It is easy to propagate from cuttings and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and should be watered regularly during the growing season. It is also tolerant of drought and can be grown in containers.

Where to Find Tieghemella africana

Tieghemella africana can be found in the tropical regions of Africa.

Tieghemella africana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Thysanoglossa jordanensis?

Thysanoglossa jordanensis

What is the common name of Thysanoglossa jordanensis?

African Thysanoglossa

What is the natural habitat of Thysanoglossa jordanensis?

Open woodlands and grasslands

Species in the Tieghemella genus

Species in the Sapotaceae family

Afrosersalisia rwandensis, Amorphospermum antilogum, Argania spinosa, Aubregrinia taiensis, Aulandra beccarii, Aulandra cauliflora, Aulandra longifolia, Autranella congolensis, Baillonella toxisperma, Beccariella balansana, Beccariella crebrifolia, Beccariella lasiantha, Beccariella novocaledonica, Beccariella xerocarpa, Beccariella brownlessiana, Boerlagella spectabilis, Breviea sericea, Burckella banikiensis, Burckella erythrophylla, Burckella fijiensis, Burckella hillii, Burckella macropoda, Burckella magusum, Burckella obovata, Burckella parvifolia, Burckella polymera, Burckella poolei, Burckella richii, Burckella sorei, Burckella thurstonii, Capurodendron androyense, Capurodendron ankaranense, Capurodendron antongiliense, Capurodendron apollonioides, Capurodendron bakeri, Capurodendron costatum, Capurodendron delphinense, Capurodendron gracilifolium, Capurodendron greveanum, Capurodendron ludiifolium, Capurodendron madagascariense, Capurodendron mandrarense, Capurodendron microphyllum, Capurodendron nodosum, Capurodendron perrieri, Capurodendron pervillei, Capurodendron pseudoterminalia, Capurodendron rubrocostatum, Capurodendron rufescens, Capurodendron sakalavum,

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