Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
angolensis
ID:
934275

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Seem.) Hiern

Source:
wcs

Year:
1877

Citation Micro:
Fl. Trop. Afr. 3: 32 (1877)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000933613

Common Names

  • Cussonia angolensis
  • Angolan Cabbage Tree
  • Angolan Cabbage Tree

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Description

Cussonia angolensis (also called Cabbage Tree, or Cabbage Palm, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen tree native to Africa. It grows to a height of about 30 feet and has small, white flowers. It is found in dry, rocky woods and thickets.

Uses & Benefits

Cussonia angolensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food and medicine. It is also used to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cussonia angolensis has small, yellow flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cussonia angolensis is a shrub native to the tropical forests of Africa. It grows best in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is best done from cuttings taken in late spring or early summer. The cuttings should be taken from the tips of the branches and placed in a moist, well-draining medium. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Cussonia angolensis

Cussonia angolensis can be found in the forests of Angola.

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,

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