Phragmanthera austroarabica - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
austroarabica
ID:
469395
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.G.Mill. & J.A.Nyberg
Source:
ksu
Year:
1994
Citation Micro:
Edinburgh J. Bot. 51: 37 (1994)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000468727
Common Names
- Phragmanthera austroarabica
- Austroarabica Phragmanthera
- Austroarab Phragmanthera
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Phragmanthera austroarabica (also called Southern Arabian False Heather, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to South Africa. It has small, white flowers and grows in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Phragmanthera austroarabica is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Phragmanthera austroarabica has small, white flowers with four petals and four sepals. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are short and have a single, long, narrow leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Phragmanthera austroarabica is a small shrub, growing up to 2 m tall. It is best propagated from seed, which should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil. The seed should be kept moist and should germinate in 2-3 weeks. Once the seedlings are established, they should be transplanted into individual pots and grown in a sunny location.
Where to Find Phragmanthera austroarabica
Phragmanthera austroarabica is native to South Africa and can be found in the Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, and Limpopo provinces.
Phragmanthera austroarabica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Phragmanthera austroarabica?
Phragmanthera austroarabica
What is the common name of Phragmanthera austroarabica?
Austroarabic Phragmanthera
What is the natural habitat of Phragmanthera austroarabica?
It is native to South America, including Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina
Species in the Phragmanthera genus
Phragmanthera rufescens, Phragmanthera polycrypta, Phragmanthera glaucocarpa, Phragmanthera nigritana, Phragmanthera seretii, Phragmanthera leonensis, Phragmanthera kamerunensis, Phragmanthera zygiarum, Phragmanthera usuiensis, Phragmanthera sterculiae, Phragmanthera guerichii, Phragmanthera capitata, Phragmanthera exellii, Phragmanthera engleri, Phragmanthera dschallensis, Phragmanthera dombeyae, Phragmanthera crassicaulis, Phragmanthera cornetii, Phragmanthera cinerea, Phragmanthera brieyi, Phragmanthera baumii, Phragmanthera batangae, Phragmanthera austroarabica, Phragmanthera edouardii, Phragmanthera eminii, Phragmanthera erythraea, Phragmanthera longiflora, Phragmanthera luteovittata, Phragmanthera macrosolen, Phragmanthera proteicola, Phragmanthera raynaliana, Phragmanthera regularis, Phragmanthera sarertaensis, Phragmanthera talbotiorum, Phragmanthera vignei,
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
Anthony G. Miller (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.G.Mill.' in the authors string.
J.A. Nyberg: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.A.Nyberg' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:977315-1: Based on the initial data import