Status:
valid
Authors:
Bedd.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1864
Citation Micro:
Madras J. Lit. Sci. , ser. 3, 1: 38 (1864)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000533098
Common Names
- Anacolosa densiflora
- Dense-flowered Anacolosa
- Dense-flowered False-broom
Description
Anacolosa densiflora (also called 'dense-flowered anacolosa', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to tropical Africa. It grows in woodlands and grasslands, and is characterized by its dense inflorescences and its white, yellow, or pink flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Anacolosa densiflora is used as a traditional medicine for treating fever, skin diseases, and inflammation. It is also used as a food preservative and as a flavoring agent in food.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Anacolosa densiflora has small, white flowers with yellow anthers and a single style. The seeds are small, dark brown and round. The seedlings are small with narrow, pointed leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Anacolosa densiflora is an evergreen shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and can tolerate drought. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Anacolosa densiflora
Anacolosa densiflora can be found in the wild in South Africa.
Anacolosa densiflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Anacolosa densiflora?
Anacolosa densiflora
What is the common name of Anacolosa densiflora?
Dense-flowered Anacolosa
What is the natural habitat of Anacolosa densiflora?
It is native to Brazil and Venezuela.
Species in the Anacolosa genus
Anacolosa casearioides,
Anacolosa cauliflora,
Anacolosa clarkii,
Anacolosa crassipes,
Anacolosa densiflora,
Anacolosa frutescens,
Anacolosa glochidiiformis,
Anacolosa griffithii,
Anacolosa ilicoides,
Anacolosa insularis,
Anacolosa lutea,
Anacolosa papuana,
Anacolosa pervilleana,
Anacolosa poilanei,
Anacolosa uncifera,
Species in the Olacaceae family
Anacolosa casearioides,
Anacolosa cauliflora,
Anacolosa clarkii,
Anacolosa crassipes,
Anacolosa densiflora,
Anacolosa frutescens,
Anacolosa glochidiiformis,
Anacolosa griffithii,
Anacolosa ilicoides,
Anacolosa insularis,
Anacolosa lutea,
Anacolosa papuana,
Anacolosa pervilleana,
Anacolosa poilanei,
Anacolosa uncifera,
Aptandra caudata,
Aptandra liriosmoides,
Aptandra tubicina,
Aptandra zenkeri,
Brachynema axillare,
Brachynema ramiflorum,
Cathedra acuminata,
Cathedra bahiensis,
Cathedra grandiflora,
Cathedra paraensis,
Cathedra rubricaulis,
Chaunochiton angustifolium,
Chaunochiton kappleri,
Chaunochiton loranthoides,
Coula edulis,
Curupira tefeensis,
Diogoa retivenia,
Diogoa zenkeri,
Douradoa consimilis,
Engomegoma gordonii,
Erythropalum scandens,
Harmandia mekongensis,
Heisteria acuminata,
Heisteria amazonica,
Heisteria asplundii,
Heisteria barbata,
Heisteria blanchetiana,
Heisteria citrifolia,
Heisteria coccinea,
Heisteria concinna,
Heisteria costaricensis,
Heisteria cyathiformis,
Heisteria densifrons,
Heisteria duckei,
Heisteria insculpta,