Status:
valid
Authors:
Hilsenb.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1989
Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 14: 436 (1989)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000429159
Common Names
- Yeatesia mabryi
- Mabryi Yeatesia
- Common Yeatesia
Description
Yeatesia mabryi (also called Mabry's Yeatesia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Asparagaceae. It is native to South Africa and Namibia. It is found in grassland, scrubland, and rocky outcrops.
Uses & Benefits
Yeatesia mabryi is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomach ache. It is also used as an insect repellent and to treat skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Yeatesia mabryi has white flowers with yellow anthers. Its seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have oval-shaped cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Yeatesia mabryi is a small, evergreen, perennial shrub that grows up to 1m in height. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is hardy in USDA zones 8-10. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Yeatesia mabryi
Yeatesia mabryi is found in the southeastern United States.
Yeatesia mabryi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Yeatesia mabryi?
Yeatesia mabryi
What are the common names of Yeatesia mabryi?
Mabry's Yeatesia
What is the natural habitat of Yeatesia mabryi?
Tropical and subtropical forests
Species in the Yeatesia genus
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Acanthopale confertiflora,
Acanthopale decempedalis,
Acanthopale laxiflora,
Acanthopale madagascariensis,
Acanthopale pubescens,
Acanthopale aethiogermanica,
Acanthopale breviceps,
Acanthopale cuneifolia,
Acanthopale ramiflora,
Acanthopale perrieri,
Acanthopale humblotii,
Acanthopsis carduifolia,
Acanthopsis disperma,
Acanthopsis glauca,
Acanthopsis hoffmannseggiana,
Acanthopsis horrida,
Acanthopsis scullyi,
Acanthopsis spathularis,
Acanthopsis disperma,
Acanthopsis tuba,
Acanthopsis ludoviciana,
Acanthopsis adamanticola,
Acanthopsis dispermoides,
Acanthopsis erosa,
Acanthopsis dregeana,
Acanthopsis tetragona,
Acanthopsis glandulopalmata,
Acanthopsis insueta,
Acanthopsis nitida,
Acanthopsis pagodiformis,
Acanthopsis glabra,
Acanthopsis villosa,
Acanthus austromontanus,
Acanthus greuterianus,
Acanthus kulalensis,
Acanthus arboreus,
Acanthus carduaceus,
Acanthus caroli-alexandri,
Acanthus caudatus,
Acanthus dioscoridis,
Acanthus ebracteatus,
Acanthus eminens,
Acanthus flexicaulis,
Acanthus gaed,
Acanthus guineensis,
Acanthus hirsutus,
Acanthus hungaricus,
Acanthus ilicifolius,
Acanthus latisepalus,