Status:
valid
Authors:
Harms
Source:
tro
Year:
1922
Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 8: 210 (1922)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001076148
Common Names
- Malesherbia angustisecta
- Narrowly-Divided Malesherbia
- Narrowly-Divided Malesherbia
Description
Malesherbia angustisecta (also called Angustisecta, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 14 meters tall. It is native to South America and is found in dry forests, scrublands, and rocky hillsides. It has dark green, lanceolate-shaped leaves and yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Malesherbia angustisecta is used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, diarrhea, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Malesherbia angustisecta has small, white, bell-shaped flowers that hang in clusters from the stem. The flowers are followed by small, round, greenish-brown seeds. The seedlings are small, with two opposite leaves and a thin stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Malesherbia angustisecta is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 1.5 m tall. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained seedling mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a moist, well-drained medium.
Where to Find Malesherbia angustisecta
Malesherbia angustisecta is native to South America.
Species in the Malesherbia genus
Malesherbia rugosa,
Malesherbia multiflora,
Malesherbia fasciculata,
Malesherbia obtusa,
Malesherbia densiflora,
Malesherbia deserticola,
Malesherbia haemantha,
Malesherbia lactea,
Malesherbia linearifolia,
Malesherbia lirana,
Malesherbia solanoides,
Malesherbia tubulosa,
Malesherbia turbinea,
Malesherbia weberbaueri,
Malesherbia ardens,
Malesherbia scarlatiflora,
Malesherbia angustisecta,
Malesherbia auristipulata,
Malesherbia campanulata,
Malesherbia humilis,
Malesherbia lanceolata,
Malesherbia paniculata,
Malesherbia tenuifolia,
Malesherbia tocopillana,
Malesherbia splendens,
Malesherbia arequipensis,
Malesherbia corallina,
Malesherbia laraosensis,
Malesherbia fatimae,
Species in the Passifloraceae family
Adenia kigogoensis,
Adenia litoralis,
Adenia mcdadeana,
Adenia metamorpha,
Adenia stylosa,
Adenia aculeata,
Adenia acuta,
Adenia adenifera,
Adenia antongilliana,
Adenia ballyi,
Adenia banaensis,
Adenia bequaertii,
Adenia boivinii,
Adenia cardiophylla,
Adenia cissampeloides,
Adenia cladosepala,
Adenia cordifolia,
Adenia cordifolia,
Adenia crassa,
Adenia cynanchifolia,
Adenia densiflora,
Adenia digitata,
Adenia dinklagei,
Adenia dolichosiphon,
Adenia ecirrosa,
Adenia elegans,
Adenia ellenbeckii,
Adenia epigea,
Adenia erecta,
Adenia fasciculata,
Adenia fernandesiana,
Adenia firingalavensis,
Adenia fruticosa,
Adenia gedoensis,
Adenia glauca,
Adenia globosa,
Adenia globosa,
Adenia goetzei,
Adenia gracilis,
Adenia guineensis,
Adenia gummifera,
Adenia hastata,
Adenia heterophylla,
Adenia hondala,
Adenia huillensis,
Adenia inermis,
Adenia isaloensis,
Adenia karibaensis,
Adenia keramanthus,
Adenia kinabaluensis,