Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
ugandensis
ID:
519228

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sprague

Source:
cmp

Year:
1906

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 44: 204 (1906)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000518560

Common Names

  • Acridocarpus ugandensis
  • Ugandan Acridocarpus
  • Ugandan Acridocarpus

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Description

Acridocarpus ugandensis (also called Ugandan Acridocarpus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Apiaceae. It is native to East Africa, where it is found in dry, rocky areas. It is a small shrub with yellow flowers and small, round fruits.

Uses & Benefits

Acridocarpus ugandensis is a shrub native to Uganda. It is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and its small white flowers are attractive to bees and butterflies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Acridocarpus ugandensis is white and star-shaped with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acridocarpus ugandensis is a perennial shrub that is native to Africa. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in the spring in a well-drained soil and kept moist. The cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in a potting mix. Once established, the plants should be spaced about 3 feet apart.

Where to Find Acridocarpus ugandensis

Acridocarpus ugandensis is native to Uganda.

Acridocarpus ugandensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acridocarpus ugandensis?

Acridocarpus ugandensis

What are the common names of Acridocarpus ugandensis?

Ugandan Acridocarpus, Ugandan Prickly Ash

What is the natural habitat of Acridocarpus ugandensis?

Acridocarpus ugandensis is found in dry woodlands and scrub in Uganda

Species in the Acridocarpus genus

Acridocarpus adenophorus, Acridocarpus alopecurus, Acridocarpus alternifolius, Acridocarpus austrocaledonicus, Acridocarpus ballyi, Acridocarpus camerunensis, Acridocarpus chevalieri, Acridocarpus chloropterus, Acridocarpus congestus, Acridocarpus congolensis, Acridocarpus excelsus, Acridocarpus glaucescens, Acridocarpus hirundo, Acridocarpus humbertii, Acridocarpus humblotii, Acridocarpus katangensis, Acridocarpus ledermannii, Acridocarpus longifolius, Acridocarpus macrocalyx, Acridocarpus mayumbensis, Acridocarpus monodii, Acridocarpus natalitius, Acridocarpus oppositifolius, Acridocarpus orientalis, Acridocarpus pauciglandulosus, Acridocarpus perrieri, Acridocarpus plagiopterus, Acridocarpus prasinus, Acridocarpus scheffleri, Acridocarpus smeathmannii, Acridocarpus socotranus, Acridocarpus spectabilis, Acridocarpus staudtii, Acridocarpus ugandensis, Acridocarpus vanderystii, Acridocarpus vivy, Acridocarpus zanzibaricus,

Species in the Malpighiaceae family

Acmanthera cowanii, Acmanthera duckei, Acmanthera fernandesii, Acmanthera latifolia, Acmanthera longifolia, Acmanthera minima, Acmanthera parviflora, Acridocarpus adenophorus, Acridocarpus alopecurus, Acridocarpus alternifolius, Acridocarpus austrocaledonicus, Acridocarpus ballyi, Acridocarpus camerunensis, Acridocarpus chevalieri, Acridocarpus chloropterus, Acridocarpus congestus, Acridocarpus congolensis, Acridocarpus excelsus, Acridocarpus glaucescens, Acridocarpus hirundo, Acridocarpus humbertii, Acridocarpus humblotii, Acridocarpus katangensis, Acridocarpus ledermannii, Acridocarpus longifolius, Acridocarpus macrocalyx, Acridocarpus mayumbensis, Acridocarpus monodii, Acridocarpus natalitius, Acridocarpus oppositifolius, Acridocarpus orientalis, Acridocarpus pauciglandulosus, Acridocarpus perrieri, Acridocarpus plagiopterus, Acridocarpus prasinus, Acridocarpus scheffleri, Acridocarpus smeathmannii, Acridocarpus socotranus, Acridocarpus spectabilis, Acridocarpus staudtii, Acridocarpus ugandensis, Acridocarpus vanderystii, Acridocarpus vivy, Acridocarpus zanzibaricus, Adelphia hiraea, Adelphia macrophylla, Adelphia mirabilis, Adelphia platyrachis, Aenigmatanthera doniana, Aenigmatanthera lasiandra,

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