Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
schlechteriana
ID:
900974

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.Lév.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1911

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 9: 325 (1911)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000900309

Common Names

  • Aganosma schlechteriana
  • Schlechter's Aganosma
  • Schlechter's Aganosma Plant

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Description

Aganosma schlechteriana (also called Schlechter's Aganosma, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has small, round leaves and grows in open woodlands and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Aganosma schlechteriana is used as a medicinal plant, as a soil cover crop, and as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Aganosma schlechteriana are small, white and tubular. The seeds are small, black and flattened. The seedlings are small, with two cotyledons and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aganosma schlechteriana is a small shrub native to South Africa. It grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle. It can also be propagated by cuttings taken in spring or summer.

Where to Find Aganosma schlechteriana

Aganosma schlechteriana is native to South Africa and is found in dry, rocky soils. It is also found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world.

Species in the Apocynaceae family

Acokanthera laevigata, Acokanthera oblongifolia, Acokanthera oppositifolia, Acokanthera rotundata, Acokanthera schimperi, Adenium boehmianum, Adenium multiflorum, Adenium obesum, Adenium oleifolium, Adenium swazicum, Adenium dhofarense, Aganosma breviloba, Aganosma cymosa, Aganosma gracilis, Aganosma lacei, Aganosma petelotii, Aganosma schlechteriana, Aganosma siamensis, Aganosma wallichii, Aganosma heynei, Alafia alba, Alafia barteri, Alafia benthamii, Alafia berrieri, Alafia calophylla, Alafia caudata, Alafia erythrophthalma, Alafia falcata, Alafia fuscata, Alafia insularis, Alafia intermedia, Alafia landolphioides, Alafia lucida, Alafia microstylis, Alafia multiflora, Alafia nigrescens, Alafia orientalis, Alafia parciflora, Alafia pauciflora, Alafia perrieri, Alafia schumannii, Alafia thouarsii, Alafia vallium, Alafia verschuereni, Alafia whytei, Alafia zambesiaca, Allamanda calcicola, Allamanda angustifolia, Allamanda blanchetii, Allamanda cathartica,

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