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
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.
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 Anthorrhiza 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,