Status:
valid
Authors:
(Powrie) A.V.Hall
Source:
cmp
Year:
2011
Citation Micro:
Taxon 60: 1145 (2011)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000748770
Common Names
- Audouinia esterhuyseniae
- Esterhuysen's Audouinia
- Esterhuysen's Audouinia Plant
Description
Audouinia esterhuyseniae (also called 'Esterhuysen's audouinia', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in rocky areas and other grassy areas, and has small yellow flowers and hairy, grey-green leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Audouinia esterhuyseniae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional medicine for its antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, and anti-fungal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Audouinia esterhuyseniae are small and yellow. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Audouinia esterhuyseniae is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers a sunny position and well-drained soil. It can tolerate light frost and is drought tolerant. To propagate from seed, sow the seed in a well-drained potting mix and keep moist. To propagate from cuttings, take semi-ripe cuttings in late spring or early summer and root in a well-drained potting mix.
Where to Find Audouinia esterhuyseniae
Audouinia esterhuyseniae is native to South Africa.
Audouinia esterhuyseniae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Audouinia esterhuyseniae?
Audouinia esterhuyseniae
What is the common name of Audouinia esterhuyseniae?
Esterhuyseniae Audouinia
What is the natural habitat of Audouinia esterhuyseniae?
Subtropical and tropical regions of Africa
Species in the Audouinia genus
Species in the Bruniaceae family
Audouinia capitata,
Audouinia laxa,
Audouinia laevis,
Audouinia esterhuyseniae,
Audouinia hispida,
Berzelia abrotanoides,
Berzelia alopecuroides,
Berzelia arachnoidea,
Berzelia burchellii,
Berzelia commutata,
Berzelia cordifolia,
Berzelia dregeana,
Berzelia ecklonii,
Berzelia galpinii,
Berzelia incurva,
Berzelia intermedia,
Berzelia lanuginosa,
Berzelia rubra,
Berzelia squarrosa,
Berzelia albiflora,
Berzelia stokoei,
Berzelia alopecurioides,
Brunia cordata,
Brunia fragarioides,
Brunia laevis,
Brunia macrocephala,
Brunia microphylla,
Brunia neglecta,
Brunia noduliflora,
Brunia paleacea,
Brunia phylicoides,
Brunia squalida,
Brunia villosa,
Brunia virgata,
Brunia palustris,
Brunia compacta,
Brunia barnardii,
Brunia monostyla,
Brunia africana,
Brunia purpurea,
Brunia pentandra,
Brunia sphaerocephala,
Brunia monogyna,
Brunia powrieae,
Brunia oblongifolia,
Brunia pillansii,
Brunia esterhuyseniae,
Brunia trigyna,
Brunia schlechteri,
Brunia callunoides,