Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Species:
nyasicus
ID:
524525

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Baker & Sprague) Polhill & Wiens

Source:
cmp

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Énum. Pl. Fleurs Afr. Trop. 2: 164 (1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000523857

Common Names

  • Agelanthus nyasicus
  • Nyasaland Agelanthus
  • African Agelanthus

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Synonyms

  • Loranthus nyasicus Baker & Sprague [unknown]
  • Loranthus stolzii Engl. & K.Krause [unknown]
  • Loranthus luteostriatus Engl. & K.Krause [unknown]
  • Loranthus lateritiostriatus Engl. & K.Krause [unknown]
  • Tapinanthus nyasicus (Baker & Sprague) Danser [unknown]
  • Tapinanthus stolzii (Engl. & K.Krause) Danser [unknown]
  • Tapinanthus luteostriatus (Engl. & K.Krause) Danser [unknown]
  • Tapinanthus lateritio-striatus (Engl. & K.Krause) Danser [unknown]

Description

Agelanthus nyasicus (also called Nyasa Agelanthus, among many other common names) is a shrub native to tropical Africa. It has white flowers and grows in moist, shady forests.

Uses & Benefits

Agelanthus nyasicus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower for bouquets. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, stomach pain, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Agelanthus nyasicus is yellow and has five petals. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Agelanthus nyasicus is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be grown in containers and is suitable for rock gardens.

Where to Find Agelanthus nyasicus

Agelanthus nyasicus is native to Malawi, where it is found in the Nyasa region.

Agelanthus nyasicus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Agelanthus nyasicus?

Agelanthus nyasicus

What is the natural habitat of Agelanthus nyasicus?

Agelanthus nyasicus is native to South Africa.

What are the common names of Agelanthus nyasicus?

Agelanthus nyasicus is commonly known as the Nyasa Bushveld Daisy.

Species in the Agelanthus genus

Agelanthus atrocoronatus, Agelanthus bipartitus, Agelanthus brunneus, Agelanthus combreticola, Agelanthus copaiferae, Agelanthus crassifolius, Agelanthus deltae, Agelanthus dichrous, Agelanthus discolor, Agelanthus djurensis, Agelanthus dodonaeifolius, Agelanthus elegantulus, Agelanthus entebbensis, Agelanthus falcifolius, Agelanthus flammeus, Agelanthus fuellebornii, Agelanthus gilgii, Agelanthus glaucoviridis, Agelanthus glomeratus, Agelanthus gracilis, Agelanthus guineensis, Agelanthus henriquesii, Agelanthus heteromorphus, Agelanthus igneus, Agelanthus irangensis, Agelanthus kayseri, Agelanthus keilii, Agelanthus krausei, Agelanthus kraussianus, Agelanthus lancifolius, Agelanthus longipes, Agelanthus lugardii, Agelanthus microphyllus, Agelanthus molleri, Agelanthus musozensis, Agelanthus myrsinifolius, Agelanthus natalitius, Agelanthus nyasicus, Agelanthus oehleri, Agelanthus pennatulus, Agelanthus pilosus, Agelanthus platyphyllus, Agelanthus polygonifolius, Agelanthus prunifolius, Agelanthus pungu, Agelanthus rondensis, Agelanthus sambesiacus, Agelanthus sansibarensis, Agelanthus schweinfurthii, Agelanthus songeensis,

Species in the Loranthaceae family

Actinanthella menyharthii, Actinanthella wyliei, Aetanthus andreanus, Aetanthus colombianus, Aetanthus coriaceus, Aetanthus dichotomus, Aetanthus engelsii, Aetanthus macranthus, Aetanthus mutisii, Aetanthus nodosus, Aetanthus ornatus, Aetanthus ovalis, Aetanthus trifolius, Aetanthus prolongatus, Aetanthus sessilifolius, Aetanthus verticillatus, Aetanthus megaphyllus, Aetanthus pascoensis, Aetanthus tachirensis, Aetanthus validus, Agelanthus atrocoronatus, Agelanthus bipartitus, Agelanthus brunneus, Agelanthus combreticola, Agelanthus copaiferae, Agelanthus crassifolius, Agelanthus deltae, Agelanthus dichrous, Agelanthus discolor, Agelanthus djurensis, Agelanthus dodonaeifolius, Agelanthus elegantulus, Agelanthus entebbensis, Agelanthus falcifolius, Agelanthus flammeus, Agelanthus fuellebornii, Agelanthus gilgii, Agelanthus glaucoviridis, Agelanthus glomeratus, Agelanthus gracilis, Agelanthus guineensis, Agelanthus henriquesii, Agelanthus heteromorphus, Agelanthus igneus, Agelanthus irangensis, Agelanthus kayseri, Agelanthus keilii, Agelanthus krausei, Agelanthus kraussianus, Agelanthus lancifolius,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2626102: Based on the initial data import
John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' in the authors string.
Thomas Archibald Sprague (1877-1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sprague' in the authors string.
Roger Marcus Polhill (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Polhill' in the authors string.
Delbert Wiens (b.1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wiens' in the authors string.