Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
africana
ID:
734566

Status:
valid

Authors:
Coss.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1859

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 6: 392 (1859)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000733899

Common Names

  • Randonia africana
  • African Randonia
  • African-wood Randonia

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Description

Randonia africana (also called 'African Randonia' among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Africa. It has a rosette habit and is characterized by its linear leaves and white flowers. It is found in dry habitats such as rocky slopes and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Randonia africana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control and as a ground cover. The plant is drought tolerant and has a long flowering season.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Randonia africana has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Randonia africana is a small, perennial shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. It can tolerate light shade and dry conditions. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C (23°F). It can be propagated by seed or cuttings in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Randonia africana

Randonia africana is native to the tropical forests of Africa.

Randonia africana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Randonia africana?

Randonia africana

What is the common name of Randonia africana?

No common name

What is the natural habitat of Randonia africana?

It is found in dry grasslands and open woodlands

Species in the Randonia genus

Species in the Resedaceae family

Borthwickia trifoliata, Caylusea abyssinica, Caylusea hexagyna, Caylusea latifolia, Forchhammeria brevipes, Forchhammeria emarginata, Forchhammeria haitiensis, Forchhammeria hintonii, Forchhammeria laxiflora, Forchhammeria longifolia, Forchhammeria macrocarpa, Forchhammeria matudae, Forchhammeria pallida, Forchhammeria polyandra, Forchhammeria sessilifolia, Forchhammeria sphaerocarpa, Forchhammeria trifoliata, Forchhammeria watsonii, Forchhammeria tamaulipana, Forchhammeria iltisii, Ochradenus spartioides, Ochradenus baccatus, Ochradenus arabicus, Ochradenus harsusiticus, Ochradenus somalensis, Ochradenus gifrii, Ochradenus socotranus, Oligomeris subulata, Oligomeris linifolia, Oligomeris dipetala, Oligomeris dregeana, Randonia africana, Reseda alba, Reseda alopecuros, Reseda alphonsi, Reseda amblyocarpa, Reseda arabica, Reseda anatolica, Reseda urnigera, Reseda tomentosa, Reseda undata, Reseda tymphaea, Reseda villosa, Reseda virgata, Reseda viridis, Reseda tefedestica, Reseda germanicopolitana, Reseda glauca, Reseda elata, Reseda duriaeana,

References

Ernest Cosson (1819-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Coss.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:715414-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.