Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
mabryi
ID:
429827

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

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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.

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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

Species in the Acanthaceae family

Acanthopale macrocarpa, 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,

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