Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
angolensis
ID:
356047

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hilliard

Source:
cmp

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Edinburgh J. Bot. 49: 226 (1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000355379



Common Names

  • Jamesbrittenia angolensis
  • Angolan Jamesbrittenia
  • Angolan False Daisy


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Description

Jamesbrittenia angolensis (also called Angola Jamesbrittenia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree with leathery leaves and white flowers. It is native to the Caribbean and is found in dry forests and scrubland.

Uses & Benefits

Jamesbrittenia angolensis is a species of flowering plant native to South Africa. It is used as an ornamental plant, and its leaves are used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: White or yellowish-white, in small, axillary, paniculate cymes. Seed: Small, ovoid, brownish, with a smooth surface. Seedlings: Young seedlings have a single, erect stem with opposite, simple leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Jamesbrittenia angolensis is a shrub native to South America, and it can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil, and should be watered regularly. Pruning is recommended to encourage bushier growth.

Where to Find Jamesbrittenia angolensis

Jamesbrittenia angolensis is native to Africa.

Jamesbrittenia angolensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Jamesbrittenia angolensis?

Jamesbrittenia angolensis

What is the common name of Jamesbrittenia angolensis?

Angolan Jamesbrittenia

What is the natural habitat of Jamesbrittenia angolensis?

Dry forests and woodlands

Species in the Jamesbrittenia genus

Jamesbrittenia heucherifolia, Jamesbrittenia huillana, Jamesbrittenia maxii, Jamesbrittenia angolensis, Jamesbrittenia bergae, Jamesbrittenia dissecta, Jamesbrittenia kraussiana, Jamesbrittenia pedunculosa, Jamesbrittenia accrescens, Jamesbrittenia acutiloba, Jamesbrittenia adpressa, Jamesbrittenia albanensis, Jamesbrittenia albiflora, Jamesbrittenia albobadia, Jamesbrittenia albomarginata, Jamesbrittenia amplexicaulis, Jamesbrittenia argentea, Jamesbrittenia aridicola, Jamesbrittenia aspalathoides, Jamesbrittenia aspleniifolia, Jamesbrittenia breviflora, Jamesbrittenia filicaulis, Jamesbrittenia foliolosa, Jamesbrittenia fruticosa, Jamesbrittenia phlogiflora, Jamesbrittenia grandiflora, Jamesbrittenia jurassica, Jamesbrittenia glutinosa, Jamesbrittenia stellata, Jamesbrittenia atropurpurea, Jamesbrittenia aurantiaca, Jamesbrittenia barbata, Jamesbrittenia beverlyana, Jamesbrittenia bicolor, Jamesbrittenia burkeana, Jamesbrittenia calciphila, Jamesbrittenia candida, Jamesbrittenia canescens, Jamesbrittenia carvalhoi, Jamesbrittenia chenopodioides, Jamesbrittenia concinna, Jamesbrittenia crassicaulis, Jamesbrittenia dentatisepala, Jamesbrittenia dolomitica, Jamesbrittenia elegantissima, Jamesbrittenia fimbriata, Jamesbrittenia fleckii, Jamesbrittenia fodina, Jamesbrittenia fragilis, Jamesbrittenia giessii,

Species in the Scrophulariaceae family

Alonsoa acutifolia, Alonsoa auriculata, Alonsoa caulialata, Alonsoa hirsuta, Alonsoa honoraria, Alonsoa linearis, Alonsoa meridionalis, Alonsoa minor, Alonsoa pallida, Alonsoa peduncularis, Alonsoa serrata, Alonsoa unilabiata, Ameroglossum pernambucense, Ameroglossum manoel-felixii, Ameroglossum alatum, Ameroglossum asperifolium, Ameroglossum bicolor, Ameroglossum fulniorum, Ameroglossum genaroanum, Ameroglossum intermedium, Ameroglossum xukuruorum, Androya decaryi, Antherothamnus pearsonii, Anticharis arabica, Anticharis ebracteata, Anticharis glandulosa, Anticharis imbricata, Anticharis inflata, Anticharis juncea, Anticharis scoparia, Anticharis senegalensis, Anticharis namibensis, Anticharis kaokoensis, Anticharis angolensis, Aptosimum albomarginatum, Aptosimum arenarium, Aptosimum decumbens, Aptosimum elongatum, Aptosimum eriocephalum, Aptosimum glandulosum, Aptosimum gossweileri, Aptosimum indivisum, Aptosimum lineare, Aptosimum marlothii, Aptosimum molle, Aptosimum neglectum, Aptosimum patulum, Aptosimum procumbens, Aptosimum pumilum, Aptosimum spinescens,

References

Olive Mary Hilliard (b.1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hilliard' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:961467-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].