Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Species:
obtusifolius
ID:
749831

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Becc. & Scheff.) Survesw. & R.M.K.Saunders

Source:
ksu

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Taxon 59: 1731 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000749164

Common Names

  • Drepananthus obtusifolius
  • Blunt-leaved Drepananthus
  • Blunt-leaved Drepananthus Lily

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Description

Drepananthus obtusifolius (also called Obtuse-leaved Drepananthus, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to South Africa. It typically grows in dry, rocky habitats and has small, yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Drepananthus obtusifolius is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Drepananthus obtusifolius has small, white, bell-shaped flowers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have long, thin stems with small, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Drepananthus obtusifolius is a perennial herb native to tropical Africa. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers well-drained, sandy soils and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to 0°C. It can be pruned to maintain its shape.

Where to Find Drepananthus obtusifolius

Drepananthus obtusifolius is native to Africa and can be found in the countries of Cameroon and Nigeria.

Drepananthus obtusifolius FAQ

What is the scientific name of Drepananthus obtusifolius?

Drepananthus obtusifolius

What is the common name of Drepananthus obtusifolius?

Oblong-leaved Drepananthus

What is the natural habitat of Drepananthus obtusifolius?

Rainforest and wet sclerophyll forest

Species in the Annonaceae family

Afroguatteria bequaertii, Afroguatteria globosa, Afroguatteria discostigma, Alphonsea boniana, Alphonsea curtisii, Alphonsea cylindrica, Alphonsea elliptica, Alphonsea gaudichaudiana, Alphonsea hainanensis, Alphonsea havilandii, Alphonsea hortensis, Alphonsea javanica, Alphonsea johorensis, Alphonsea keithii, Alphonsea kinabaluensis, Alphonsea kingii, Alphonsea lucida, Alphonsea lutea, Alphonsea maingayi, Alphonsea malayana, Alphonsea mollis, Alphonsea monogyna, Alphonsea orthopetala, Alphonsea ovata, Alphonsea papuasica, Alphonsea philastreana, Alphonsea siamensis, Alphonsea sonlaensis, Alphonsea stenogyna, Alphonsea tonquinensis, Alphonsea tsangyanensis, Alphonsea ventricosa, Alphonsea zeylanica, Alphonsea borneensis, Alphonsea rugosa, Alphonsea glandulosa, Alphonsea pallida, Alphonsea annulata, Alphonsea isthmicola, Alphonsea longicarpa, Alphonsea phuwuaensis, Ambavia capuronii, Ambavia gerrardii, Anaxagorea acuminata, Anaxagorea allenii, Anaxagorea angustifolia, Anaxagorea borneensis, Anaxagorea brachycarpa, Anaxagorea brevipedicellata, Anaxagorea brevipes,

References

Odoardo Beccari (1843-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Becc.' in the authors string.
Rudolph Scheffer (1844-1880): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Scheff.' in the authors string.
Richard M. K. Saunders (b.1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.M.K.Saunders' in the authors string.
Siddharthan Surveswaran: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Survesw.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77109478-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.