Hagenia abyssinica - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Bruce) J.F.Gmel.
Source:
rjp
Year:
1791
Citation Micro:
Syst. Nat. ed. 13[bis] : 613 (1791)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000994920
Common Names
- Hagenia abyssinica
- Abyssinian Hagenia
- Abyssinian Oak
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Hagenia abyssinica (also called African Redwood, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the rose family, native to East Africa. It grows in woodlands, thickets, and hedgerows, typically in sunny areas.
Uses & Benefits
Hagenia abyssinica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments including fever, cough, and cold.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Hagenia abyssinica var. viridifolia HaumanFlower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hagenia abyssinica has white flowers with five petals. The fruits are black and juicy. The seedlings have a reddish stem and green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Hagenia abyssinica can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and plant them out in the summer. Cuttings of half-ripe wood, 5 - 8cm with a heel, July/August in a frame. Softwood cuttings in spring in a frame. Layering in late summer. Division of suckers in the dormant season.
Where to Find Hagenia abyssinica
Hagenia abyssinica is native to Ethiopia and can be found in forests, thickets, and along roadsides.
Species in the Hagenia genus
Species in the Rosaceae family
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References
Johann Friedrich Gmelin (1748-1804): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.F.Gmel.' in the authors string.
James Bruce (1730-1794): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bruce' in the authors string.
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