Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
glandulosa
ID:
918011

Status:
valid

Authors:
Merr.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1909

Citation Micro:
Philipp. J. Sci., C 4: 295 (1909)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000917346

Common Names

  • Ahernia glandulosa
  • Glandulosa Ahernia
  • Glandulosa's Ahernia

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Description

Ahernia glandulosa (also called Glandular Ahernia, among many other common names) is a shrub species native to South America. It has yellow flowers and grows in dry, open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Ahernia glandulosa is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties, including treating fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Ahernia glandulosa has small, white flowers. Seed: The seeds are small and black. Seedlings: The seedlings are small and thin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ahernia glandulosa is a tropical plant that prefers warm, humid conditions and bright, indirect light. It should be grown in a well-draining medium such as bark chips or sphagnum moss. Propagation is done by division of the rhizome or stem cuttings.

Where to Find Ahernia glandulosa

Ahernia glandulosa is native to South Africa and can be found in the dry, rocky soils of the country.

Species in the Ahernia genus

Species in the Achariaceae family

Acharia tragodes, Ahernia glandulosa, Baileyoxylon lanceolatum, Buchnerodendron lasiocalyx, Buchnerodendron speciosum, Caloncoba brevipes, Caloncoba crepiniana, Caloncoba echinata, Caloncoba flagelliflora, Caloncoba gilgiana, Caloncoba glauca, Caloncoba lophocarpa, Caloncoba subtomentosa, Caloncoba suffruticosa, Caloncoba welwitschii, Camptostylus kivuensis, Camptostylus mannii, Camptostylus ovalis, Carpotroche amazonica, Carpotroche brasiliensis, Carpotroche criapidentata, Carpotroche froesiana, Carpotroche grandiflora, Carpotroche integrifolia, Carpotroche longifolia, Carpotroche pacifica, Carpotroche platyptera, Carpotroche ramosii, Carpotroche surinamensis, Carpotroche grandiflora, Carpotroche crispidentata, Carpotroche caceresiae, Ceratiosicyos laevis, Chiangiodendron mexicanum, Chlorocarpa pentaschista, Dasylepis blackii, Dasylepis eggelingii, Dasylepis integra, Dasylepis racemosa, Dasylepis seretii, Dasylepis thomasii, Eleutherandra pes-cervi, Erythrospermum acuminatissimum, Erythrospermum ampullaceum, Erythrospermum boivinianum, Erythrospermum candidum, Erythrospermum capitatum, Erythrospermum coffeaefolium, Erythrospermum corymbosum, Erythrospermum crassipes,

References

Elmer Drew Merrill (1876-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Merr.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:364928-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.