Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Species:
acaciae
ID:
469307

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Zucc.) Wiens & Polhill

Source:
cmp

Year:
1985

Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 5: 221 (1985)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000468639

Common Names

  • Acaciae Plicosepalus
  • Plicosepalus acaciae
  • Acaciae Leafhopper

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Synonyms

  • Loranthus arabicus Deflers [unknown]
  • Loranthus acaciae Zucc. [unknown]
  • Tapinostemma acaciae (Zucc.) Tiegh. [unknown]
  • Tapinostemma arabicum Tiegh. [unknown]
  • Loranthus gibbosulus A.Rich. [unknown]

Description

Plicosepalus acaciae (also called acacia plicosepalus, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to southern Africa. It has a dense, rounded crown and its leaves are simple and alternate. Its flowers are yellow and its fruits are small and black. It grows in dry, sandy soils in open woodlands and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Plicosepalus acaciae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a hedge plant and as a windbreak. The plant has a high tolerance for drought and can be used to stabilize soils in areas prone to erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Plicosepalus acaciae has small, yellow flowers with a red-brown lip. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and white.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Plicosepalus acaciae can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be done in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Plicosepalus acaciae

Plicosepalus acaciae is native to Central and South America.

Plicosepalus acaciae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Plicosepalus acaciae?

Plicosepalus acaciae

What is the common name of Plicosepalus acaciae?

Acacia Plicosepalus

Where is Plicosepalus acaciae found?

Central and South America

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-2536523: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Gerhard Zuccarini (1797-1848): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zucc.' 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.