Agathisanthemum assimile - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
assimile
ID:
911503
Status:
valid
Authors:
Bremek.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1952
Citation Micro:
Verh. Kon. Ned. Akad. Wetensch., Afd. Natuurk., Sect. 2 , 48(2): 158 (1952)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000910838
Common Names
- Agathisanthemum Assimile
- Assimile Agathisanthemum
- Assimile Grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Agathisanthemum assimile (also called Agathisanthemum, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 3 meters tall. It is native to tropical Africa, East Asia, and the Pacific Islands. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade.
Uses & Benefits
Agathisanthemum assimile is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an ingredient in some perfumes. It is also used to make a type of wood, known as Assimile wood.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Agathisanthemum assimile has yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have thin stems.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Agathisanthemum assimile is a shrub that is native to Southeast Asia. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Agathisanthemum assimile
Agathisanthemum assimile is native to Angola and can be found in the tropical and subtropical forests of the region.
Agathisanthemum assimile FAQ
What is the scientific name of Agathisanthemum assimile?
Agathisanthemum assimile
What is the common name of Agathisanthemum assimile?
Agathisanthemum
What type of plant is Agathisanthemum assimile?
Evergreen shrub
Species in the Agathisanthemum genus
Species in the Rubiaceae family
Acranthera abbreviata, Acranthera anamallica, Acranthera athroophlebia, Acranthera atropella, Acranthera aurantiaca, Acranthera axilliflora, Acranthera bullata, Acranthera capitata, Acranthera ceylanica, Acranthera didymocarpa, Acranthera endertii, Acranthera frutescens, Acranthera grandiflora, Acranthera hallieri, Acranthera hirtostipula, Acranthera involucrata, Acranthera johannis-winkleri, Acranthera lanceolata, Acranthera longipes, Acranthera longipetiolata, Acranthera maculata, Acranthera megaphylla, Acranthera monantha, Acranthera nieuwenhuisii, Acranthera ophiorhizoides, Acranthera parviflora, Acranthera philippensis, Acranthera ruttenii, Acranthera salmonea, Acranthera siamensis, Acranthera siliquosa, Acranthera simalurensis, Acranthera sinensis, Acranthera strigosa, Acranthera tomentosa, Acranthera variegata, Acranthera velutinervia, Acranthera yatesii, Acranthera philippinensis, Acranthera burmanica, Acranthera virescens, Acranthera hoangii, Acranthera collina, Acrobotrys discolor, Acrosynanthus jamaicensis, Acrosynanthus latifolius, Acrosynanthus minor, Acrosynanthus ovatus, Acrosynanthus parvifolius, Acrosynanthus revolutus,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-4550: Based on the initial data import
Cornelis Eliza Bertus Bremekamp (1888-1984): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bremek.' in the authors string.