Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
zanzibaricus
ID:
840584

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.Moore

Source:
wcs

Year:
1877

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 15: 68 (1877)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000839919

Common Names

  • Zanzibaricus Aeollanthus
  • Aeollanthus zanzibaricus
  • Zanzibaricus Aeollanthus

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Description

Aeollanthus zanzibaricus (also called 'Zanzibar Aeollanthus' and 'Zanzibar Aeollanthus Daisy', among many other common names) is a small, perennial, evergreen shrub with a compact form. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, rocky habitats. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and white flowers with yellow centers.

Uses & Benefits

Aeollanthus zanzibaricus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a windbreak or hedge plant and can be used to attract butterflies and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Aeollanthus zanzibaricus is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings have a single, thin stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aeollanthus zanzibaricus is a small, evergreen shrub that grows in dry, sandy soils. It is native to the Zanzibar region and is hardy to USDA zones 10-12. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Aeollanthus zanzibaricus

Aeollanthus zanzibaricus is native to the forests of East Africa.

Aeollanthus zanzibaricus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aeollanthus zanzibaricus?

Aeollanthus zanzibaricus

What is the common name of Aeollanthus zanzibaricus?

Zanzibaricus

What is the natural habitat of Aeollanthus zanzibaricus?

Tropical forests

Species in the Aeollanthus genus

Aeollanthus haumannii, Aeollanthus rydingianus, Aeollanthus abyssinicus, Aeollanthus alternatus, Aeollanthus ambustus, Aeollanthus angolensis, Aeollanthus angustifolius, Aeollanthus breviflorus, Aeollanthus buchnerianus, Aeollanthus candelabrum, Aeollanthus caudatus, Aeollanthus cucullatus, Aeollanthus densiflorus, Aeollanthus elsholtzioides, Aeollanthus engleri, Aeollanthus fruticosus, Aeollanthus holstii, Aeollanthus homblei, Aeollanthus lisowskii, Aeollanthus lobatus, Aeollanthus myrianthus, Aeollanthus namibiensis, Aeollanthus neglectus, Aeollanthus paradoxus, Aeollanthus parvifolius, Aeollanthus petiolatus, Aeollanthus pinnatifidus, Aeollanthus plicatus, Aeollanthus pubescens, Aeollanthus rehmannii, Aeollanthus repens, Aeollanthus rivularis, Aeollanthus saxatilis, Aeollanthus sedoides, Aeollanthus serpiculoides, Aeollanthus stuhlmannii, Aeollanthus suaveolens, Aeollanthus subacaulis, Aeollanthus subintegrus, Aeollanthus trifidus, Aeollanthus tuberosus, Aeollanthus ukamensis, Aeollanthus viscosus, Aeollanthus zanzibaricus,

Species in the Lamiaceae family

Acanthomintha duttonii, Acanthomintha ilicifolia, Acanthomintha lanceolata, Acanthomintha obovata, Acanthoprasium frutescens, Acanthoprasium integrifolium, Achyrospermum aethiopicum, Achyrospermum africanum, Achyrospermum axillare, Achyrospermum carvalhoi, Achyrospermum ciliatum, Achyrospermum cryptanthum, Achyrospermum dasytrichum, Achyrospermum densiflorum, Achyrospermum erythobotrys, Achyrospermum fruticosum, Achyrospermum laterale, Achyrospermum micranthum, Achyrospermum mildbraedii, Achyrospermum oblongifolium, Achyrospermum parviflorum, Achyrospermum purpureum, Achyrospermum schimperi, Achyrospermum schlechteri, Achyrospermum seychellarum, Achyrospermum tisserantii, Achyrospermum urens, Achyrospermum wallichianum, Achyrospermum scandens, Acinos alpinus, Acrotome angustifolia, Acrotome fleckii, Acrotome hispida, Acrotome inflata, Acrotome mozambiquensis, Acrotome pallescens, Acrotome tenuis, Acrotome thorncroftii, Acrymia ajugiflora, Aegiphila aracaensis, Aegiphila hystricina, Aegiphila aculeifera, Aegiphila alba, Aegiphila anomala, Aegiphila arcta, Aegiphila australis, Aegiphila bogotensis, Aegiphila boliviana, Aegiphila brachiata, Aegiphila bracteolosa,

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