Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Species:
tessmannii
ID:
1411874

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Harms) Lowry, G.M.Plunkett, Gostel & Frodin

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2017

Citation Micro:
Candollea 72(2): 274. 2017 [24 Jun 2017] [epublished]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001424339

Common Names

  • Astropanax Tessmannii
  • Tessmannii Astropanax
  • Astropanax of Tessmannii

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Description

Astropanax tessmannii (also called 'Tessmann's Astropanax', among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to South Africa. It has long, narrow leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in rocky, dry areas and can be found in grasslands, scrublands and forests.

Uses & Benefits

Astropanax tessmannii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and homes and can be grown in hanging baskets.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Astropanax tessmannii has 5 white petals and yellow stamens. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and light green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Astropanax tessmannii is a shrub that can be propagated from cuttings. Take a cutting from the plant and let it dry out for a few days. Once the cut end has calloused over, place the cutting in a pot filled with well-draining soil. Water the soil and keep it moist until the cutting has rooted. Once the cutting has rooted, reduce watering and allow the soil to dry out between waterings.

Where to Find Astropanax tessmannii

Astropanax tessmannii is native to the Democratic Republic of Congo and can be found in the tropical rainforest.

Astropanax tessmannii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Astropanax tessmannii?

Astropanax tessmannii

What is the common name of Astropanax tessmannii?

Tessmann's Astropanax

Where is Astropanax tessmannii native to?

Congo

Species in the Araliaceae family

Anakasia simplicifolia, Aralia apioides, Aralia armata, Aralia atropurpurea, Aralia bicrenata, Aralia bipinnata, Aralia cachemirica, Aralia caesia, Aralia californica, Aralia castanopsisicola, Aralia chinensis, Aralia continentalis, Aralia cordata, Aralia dasyphylla, Aralia dasyphylloides, Aralia debilis, Aralia decaisneana, Aralia delavayi, Aralia echinocaulis, Aralia elata, Aralia excelsa, Aralia fargesii, Aralia ferox, Aralia finlaysoniana, Aralia foliolosa, Aralia frodiniana, Aralia gigantea, Aralia gintungensis, Aralia glabra, Aralia glabrifoliolata, Aralia henryi, Aralia hispida, Aralia humilis, Aralia kansuensis, Aralia kingdon-wardii, Aralia leschenaultii, Aralia malabarica, Aralia melanocarpa, Aralia merrillii, Aralia mexicana, Aralia montana, Aralia nudicaulis, Aralia parasitica, Aralia plumosa, Aralia racemosa, Aralia regeliana, Aralia rex, Aralia scaberula, Aralia scopulorum, Aralia searelliana,

References

Porter Peter Lowry (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lowry' in the authors string.
Hermann Harms (1870-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Harms' in the authors string.
David Gamman Frodin (1940-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Frodin' in the authors string.
Gregory M. Plunkett (b.1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.M.Plunkett' in the authors string.
Morgan Robert Gostel (b.1985): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gostel' in the authors string.