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
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.
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,