Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
africana
ID:
412360

Status:
valid

Authors:
(N.E.Br.) N.E.Br.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1908

Citation Micro:
Fl. Cap. 4(1): 776 (1908)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000411692

Common Names

  • Africana Hatpins
  • Telosma Hatpins
  • Telosma Africana Hatpins

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Synonyms

  • Pergularia tacazzeana Chiov. [unknown]
  • Pergularia africana N.E.Br. [unknown]
  • Telosma unyorensis S.Moore [unknown]

Description

Telosma africana (also called African Telosma, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herb native to Africa. It has narrow, linear leaves and small white flowers that grow in clusters on the end of long stems. It is found in open woodlands and grasslands, and prefers moist, well-drained soils.

Uses & Benefits

Telosma africana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant for treating fever, rheumatism, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Telosma africana has small, white flowers that are borne in dense heads on the top of the stem. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings have a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Telosma africana is a perennial herb that is native to South Africa. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost.

Where to Find Telosma africana

Telosma africana is native to Africa.

Telosma africana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Telosma africana?

Telosma africana

What is the common name of Telosma africana?

African Telosma

What is the natural habitat of Telosma africana?

It is found in wet grasslands and swamps in Africa

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,

References