Cycnium tenuisectum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tenuisectum
ID:
632886
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Standl.) O.J.Hansen
Source:
cmp
Year:
1978
Citation Micro:
Dansk Bot. Ark. 32(3): 28 (1978)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000632218
Common Names
- Tenuisectum Cycnium
- Tenuisectum Cycnium Plant
- Tenuisectum Cycnium Fern
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cycnium tenuisectum (also called African Rosewood, among many other common names) is a small shrub found in the tropical regions of Africa. It has small, dark green leaves and small white flowers. It is found in dry, open woodlands and savannas.
Uses & Benefits
Cycnium tenuisectum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cycnium tenuisectum has small white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cycnium tenuisectum can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in a well-drained soil. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of light.
Where to Find Cycnium tenuisectum
Cycnium tenuisectum is native to tropical and subtropical forests of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar
Cycnium tenuisectum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cycnium tenuisectum?
Cycnium tenuisectum
What are the common names of Cycnium tenuisectum?
Finely-divided Daisy, Finely-divided Daisy Bush
What is the growth habit of Cycnium tenuisectum?
It is a small, evergreen shrub with a dense, rounded habit.
Species in the Cycnium genus
Cycnium adonense, Cycnium ajugifolium, Cycnium angolense, Cycnium breviflorum, Cycnium cameronianum, Cycnium chevalieri, Cycnium erectum, Cycnium filicalyx, Cycnium herzfeldianum, Cycnium jamesii, Cycnium petunioides, Cycnium racemosum, Cycnium recurvum, Cycnium tenuisectum, Cycnium tubulosum, Cycnium veronicifolium, Cycnium volkensii,
Species in the Orobanchaceae family
Aeginetia indica, Aeginetia mirabilis, Aeginetia mpomii, Aeginetia selebica, Aeginetia sessilis, Aeginetia sinensis, Aeginetia flava, Aeginetia acaulis, Agalinis angustifolia, Agalinis aphylla, Agalinis aspera, Agalinis auriculata, Agalinis bandeirensis, Agalinis bangii, Agalinis brachyphylla, Agalinis calycina, Agalinis chaparensis, Agalinis communis, Agalinis decemloba, Agalinis densiflora, Agalinis digitalis, Agalinis divaricata, Agalinis edwardsiana, Agalinis fasciculata, Agalinis fiebrigii, Agalinis filicaulis, Agalinis filifolia, Agalinis gattingeri, Agalinis genistifolia, Agalinis gypsophila, Agalinis heterophylla, Agalinis homalantha, Agalinis humilis, Agalinis itambensis, Agalinis kingsii, Agalinis lanceolata, Agalinis laxa, Agalinis linarioides, Agalinis linifolia, Agalinis maritima, Agalinis megalantha, Agalinis meyeniana, Agalinis nana, Agalinis navasotensis, Agalinis neoscotica, Agalinis obtusifolia, Agalinis oligophylla, Agalinis peduncularis, Agalinis pennellii, Agalinis plukenetii,
References
Paul Carpenter Standley (1884-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Standl.' in the authors string.
Ove Juel Hansen (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O.J.Hansen' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:801803-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].