Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Species:
canescens
ID:
982657

Status:
valid

Authors:
Oliv.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1895

Citation Micro:
Hooker's Icon. Pl. 25: t. 2407 (1895)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000981995

Common Names

  • Grey Heteropyxis
  • Grey False Ash
  • Grey-leaved False Ash

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Description

Heteropyxis canescens (also called Grey-leaved Heteropyxis, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Myrtaceae family. It is an evergreen tree with a dense, rounded crown and grey-green leaves. It is native to South Africa and is found in a variety of habitats, including dry woodlands and rocky hillsides.

Uses & Benefits

Heteropyxis canescens is used as an ornamental plant, and its leaves are used to make a tea that is believed to have medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Heteropyxis canescens has small, white flowers that are arranged in an umbel. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have two opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Heteropyxis canescens is a fast-growing shrub or small tree that can reach up to 10 m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, but cuttings can also be used. The seeds should be sown in a warm, sunny location and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from mature, healthy plants and planted in a well-draining soil mix.

Where to Find Heteropyxis canescens

Heteropyxis canescens can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa.

Species in the Myrtaceae family

Acca lanuginosa, Acca macrostema, Accara elegans, Actinodium cunninghamii, Agonis baxteri, Agonis flexuosa, Agonis grandiflora, Agonis theiformis, Agonis undulata, Agonis hypericifolia, Algrizea macrochlamys, Algrizea minor, Allosyncarpia ternata, Aluta appressa, Aluta aspera, Aluta maisonneuvei, Aluta quadrata, Aluta teres, Amomyrtella irregularis, Amomyrtella guilii, Amomyrtus luma, Amomyrtus meli, Angophora bakeri, Angophora clelandi, Angophora costata, Angophora crassifolia, Angophora dichromophloia, Angophora euryphylla, Angophora exul, Angophora floribunda, Angophora hispida, Angophora inopina, Angophora leiocarpa, Angophora melanoxylon, Angophora paludosa, Angophora robur, Angophora subvelutina, Angophora woodsiana, Angophora clelandii, Anticoryne diosmoides, Anticoryne ovalifolia, Anticoryne melanosperma, Archirhodomyrtus baladensis, Archirhodomyrtus beckleri, Archirhodomyrtus paitensis, Archirhodomyrtus turbinata, Archirhodomyrtus vieillardii, Arillastrum gummiferum, Astartea aspera, Astartea corniculata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-98842: Based on the initial data import
Daniel Oliver (1830-1916): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Oliv.' in the authors string.