Status:
valid
Authors:
Randrian. & Lowry
Source:
tro
Year:
2017
Citation Micro:
Boissiera 71: 113 (2017)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001278416
Common Names
- Abrahamia phillipsonii
- Phillipson's Abrahamia
- Phillipson's Tree
Description
Abrahamia phillipsonii (also called 'Phillipson's Abrahamia', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It is native to Angola, Botswana, Namibia, South Africa, and Zimbabwe. It is found in rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Abrahamia phillipsonii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating fever, headache, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Abrahamia phillipsonii is yellow and has five petals. The seed is a flat, oval-shaped, brown seed. The seedlings are small, with two leaves and a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Abrahamia phillipsonii can be propagated through seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the branches and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Both should be kept in a warm, sunny location.
Where to Find Abrahamia phillipsonii
Abrahamia phillipsonii can be found in the Caribbean, Central America, and northern South America.
Abrahamia phillipsonii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Abrahamia phillipsonii?
Abrahamia phillipsonii
What is the common name of Abrahamia phillipsonii?
Phillipson's Abrahamia
What is the natural habitat of Abrahamia phillipsonii?
Dry forests of Madagascar
Species in the Abrahamia genus
Abrahamia buxifolia,
Abrahamia thouvenotii,
Abrahamia littoralis,
Abrahamia latifolia,
Abrahamia minutifolia,
Abrahamia ditimena,
Abrahamia betamponensis,
Abrahamia capuronii,
Abrahamia delphinensis,
Abrahamia ellipticarpa,
Abrahamia elongata,
Abrahamia itromoensis,
Abrahamia turkii,
Abrahamia deflexa,
Abrahamia grandidieri,
Abrahamia humbertii,
Abrahamia ibityensis,
Abrahamia lecomtei,
Abrahamia lenticellata,
Abrahamia lokobensis,
Abrahamia longipetiolata,
Abrahamia louvelii,
Abrahamia nitida,
Abrahamia oblongifolia,
Abrahamia pauciflora,
Abrahamia phillipsonii,
Abrahamia sambiranensis,
Abrahamia sericea,
Abrahamia suarezensis,
Abrahamia viguieri,
Abrahamia revoluta,
Abrahamia antongilensis,
Abrahamia darainensis,
Abrahamia patrickii,
Species in the Anacardiaceae family
Abrahamia buxifolia,
Abrahamia thouvenotii,
Abrahamia littoralis,
Abrahamia latifolia,
Abrahamia minutifolia,
Abrahamia ditimena,
Abrahamia betamponensis,
Abrahamia capuronii,
Abrahamia delphinensis,
Abrahamia ellipticarpa,
Abrahamia elongata,
Abrahamia itromoensis,
Abrahamia turkii,
Abrahamia deflexa,
Abrahamia grandidieri,
Abrahamia humbertii,
Abrahamia ibityensis,
Abrahamia lecomtei,
Abrahamia lenticellata,
Abrahamia lokobensis,
Abrahamia longipetiolata,
Abrahamia louvelii,
Abrahamia nitida,
Abrahamia oblongifolia,
Abrahamia pauciflora,
Abrahamia phillipsonii,
Abrahamia sambiranensis,
Abrahamia sericea,
Abrahamia suarezensis,
Abrahamia viguieri,
Abrahamia revoluta,
Abrahamia antongilensis,
Abrahamia darainensis,
Abrahamia patrickii,
Actinocheita filicina,
Allospondias lakonensis,
Allospondias laxiflora,
Amphipterygium simplicifolium,
Amphipterygium adstringens,
Amphipterygium amplifolium,
Amphipterygium glaucum,
Amphipterygium molle,
Anacardium amapaense,
Anacardium amilcarianum,
Anacardium brasiliense,
Anacardium caracolii,
Anacardium corymbosum,
Anacardium curatellifolium,
Anacardium excelsum,
Anacardium fruticosum,