Status:
valid
Authors:
(Engl.) Polhill & Wiens
Source:
cmp
Year:
1992
Citation Micro:
Énum. Pl. Fleurs Afr. Trop. 2: 164 (1992)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000523858
Common Names
- Agelanthus oehleri
- Oehler's Agelanthus
- African Agelanthus
Synonyms
- Loranthus oehleri Engl. [unknown]
- Tapinanthus oehleri (Engl.) Danser [unknown]
- Tapinanthus obovatus (Peter) Danser [unknown]
Description
Agelanthus oehleri (also called Oehler's 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 oehleri 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 flowers of Agelanthus oehleri are white and bell-shaped, with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have thin, wiry stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Agelanthus oehleri 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 oehleri
Agelanthus oehleri is native to South Africa, where it is found in the Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, and Limpopo provinces.
Agelanthus oehleri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Agelanthus oehleri?
Agelanthus oehleri
What is the natural habitat of Agelanthus oehleri?
Agelanthus oehleri is native to South Africa.
What are the common names of Agelanthus oehleri?
Agelanthus oehleri is commonly known as the Oehler's 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,