Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
africanum
ID:
658912

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kuntze

Source:
cmp

Year:
1891

Citation Micro:
Revis. Gen. Pl. 2: 394 (1891)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000658244

Common Names

  • Dyerophytum africanum
  • Africanum False-Hop
  • Africanum False Hop

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Synonyms

  • Vogelia africana Lam. [unknown]

Description

Dyerophytum africanum (also called African Dyerophytum, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can grow up to 4 meters tall. It has a grey-brown bark and its leaves are dark green and glossy. It is native to South Africa and is found in dry woodland, bushveld, and coastal dunes.

Uses & Benefits

Dyerophytum africanum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control and as a hedge plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dyerophytum africanum has white flowers with a yellow center and a tubular shape. The seeds are small, black, and globular in shape. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dyerophytum africanum is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 4 m in height. It can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and planted in a well-drained potting mix. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist until germination occurs. Once the seedlings have emerged, they should be transplanted into individual containers.

Where to Find Dyerophytum africanum

Dyerophytum africanum can be found in South Africa, in the Northern Cape, Western Cape, and Eastern Cape provinces.

Dyerophytum africanum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dyerophytum africanum?

Dyerophytum africanum

What type of plant is Dyerophytum africanum?

A shrub

Where is Dyerophytum africanum found?

Southern Africa

Species in the Dyerophytum genus

Species in the Plumbaginaceae family

Acantholimon ekimii, Acantholimon mobayenii, Acantholimon multiflorum, Acantholimon acanthobryum, Acantholimon acerosum, Acantholimon acmostegium, Acantholimon afanassievii, Acantholimon agropyroideum, Acantholimon ahangarensis, Acantholimon alaicum, Acantholimon alatavicum, Acantholimon alavae, Acantholimon albertii, Acantholimon albocalycinum, Acantholimon alexandri, Acantholimon alexeenkoanum, Acantholimon amoenum, Acantholimon anisophyllum, Acantholimon annae, Acantholimon antilibanoticum, Acantholimon anzobicum, Acantholimon araxanum, Acantholimon argyrostachyum, Acantholimon aristulatum, Acantholimon armenum, Acantholimon artosense, Acantholimon arundoscapum, Acantholimon aspadanum, Acantholimon asphodelinum, Acantholimon astragalinum, Acantholimon atrofuscum, Acantholimon atropatanum, Acantholimon auganum, Acantholimon aulieatense, Acantholimon austroiranicum, Acantholimon avanosicum, Acantholimon avenaceum, Acantholimon azizae, Acantholimon bakhtiaricum, Acantholimon balchanicum, Acantholimon bashkaleicum, Acantholimon birandii, Acantholimon blakelockii, Acantholimon blandum, Acantholimon bodeanum, Acantholimon bonesseae, Acantholimon borodinii, Acantholimon brachyphyllum, Acantholimon brachystachyum, Acantholimon bracteatum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2779637: Based on the initial data import
Otto Kuntze (1843-1907): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kuntze' in the authors string.