Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
stevensii
ID:
220134

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.R.Huxley & Jebb

Source:
wcs

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Blumea 36: 35 (1991)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000219463

Common Names

  • Anthorrhiza stevensii
  • Camel's Foot
  • Camel's Foot Tree

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Description

Anthorrhiza stevensii (also called yellowwood, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to South Africa. It has yellowish-green bark and yellowish-green flowers. It is found in dry woodlands and savannas, as well as rocky hillsides.

Uses & Benefits

Anthorrhiza stevensii has been used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases, as an antiseptic, and as an analgesic. It has also been used as a dye and as a food preservative.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Anthorrhiza stevensii are yellow and have five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anthorrhiza stevensii is a shrub or small tree, growing up to 8 m tall. It is propagated from seed, which should be sown in spring. It prefers a sunny position and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Anthorrhiza stevensii

Anthorrhiza stevensii is native to tropical Asia, from India to China, and is also found in the Philippines.

Anthorrhiza stevensii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Anthorrhiza stevensii?

Anthorrhiza stevensii

What is the common name of Anthorrhiza stevensii?

Golden-flowered box-orange

What is the natural habitat of Anthorrhiza stevensii?

It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, including China, India, and Thailand.

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

Matthew Jebb (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jebb' in the authors string.
Camilla Rose Huxley (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.R.Huxley' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:959922-1: Based on the initial data import