Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
redheadii
ID:
967156

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bremek.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1952

Citation Micro:
Verh. Kon. Ned. Akad. Wetensch., Afd. Natuurk., Sect. 2 , 48(2): 170 (1952)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000966494

Common Names

  • Redheadii Amphiasma
  • Amphiasma Redheadii
  • Amphiasma redheadii

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Description

Amphiasma redheadii (also called Redhead bush, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South Africa. It grows to a height of 1-2 m and has a trunk diameter of up to 0.5 m. Its leaves are obovate to elliptic, with a length of 2-4 cm and a width of 1-2 cm. It is found in dry savannas and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Amphiasma redheadii is used as an ornamental plant, for its attractive foliage and showy flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, malaria, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Amphiasma redheadii is small, white, and bell-shaped. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and dark green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Amphiasma redheadii can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy stems and placed in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be done in spring or summer for best results.

Where to Find Amphiasma redheadii

Amphiasma redheadii is native to the Caribbean, from Cuba to Trinidad and Tobago.

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