Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
usambarense
ID:
221397

Status:
valid

Authors:
K.Schum.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1893

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 17: 165 (1893)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000220726

Common Names

  • Usambarense Anthospermum
  • Usambarense
  • Anthospermum

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Synonyms

  • Anthospermum aberdaricum K.Krause [valid]
  • Anthospermum keilii K.Krause [valid]
  • Anthospermum leuconeuron K.Schum. [valid]
  • Anthospermum prittwitzii K.Schum. & K.Krause [valid]

Description

Anthospermum usambarense (also called Usambara Anthospermum, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with small, leathery leaves. It is native to the Canary Islands and is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Anthospermum usambarense is used as an ornamental plant and for its essential oil.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Anthospermum usambarense is white, with four petals and yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped nut. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves and white flowers.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anthospermum usambarense can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist, sandy soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Anthospermum usambarense

Anthospermum usambarense is found in tropical Africa, from Nigeria to Angola and south to Namibia and South Africa.

Anthospermum usambarense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Anthospermum usambarense?

Anthospermum usambarense

What is the common name of Anthospermum usambarense?

Usambara Snake Root

What is the natural habitat of Anthospermum usambarense?

Tropical rainforests

Species in the Anthospermum genus

Anthospermum aethiopicum, Anthospermum ammannioides, Anthospermum asperuloides, Anthospermum basuticum, Anthospermum bergianum, Anthospermum bicorne, Anthospermum comptonii, Anthospermum dregei, Anthospermum emirnense, Anthospermum ericifolium, Anthospermum esterhuysenianum, Anthospermum galioides, Anthospermum galpinii, Anthospermum herbaceum, Anthospermum hirtum, Anthospermum hispidulum, Anthospermum ibityense, Anthospermum isaloense, Anthospermum littoreum, Anthospermum longisepalum, Anthospermum madagascariense, Anthospermum monticola, Anthospermum pachyrrhizum, Anthospermum palustre, Anthospermum paniculatum, Anthospermum perrieri, Anthospermum prostratum, Anthospermum rigidum, Anthospermum rosmarinus, Anthospermum spathulatum, Anthospermum streyi, Anthospermum ternatum, Anthospermum thymoides, Anthospermum usambarense, Anthospermum vallicola, Anthospermum villosicarpum, Anthospermum welwitschii, Anthospermum whyteanum, Anthospermum zimbabwense, Anthospermum ammanioides,

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-10569: Based on the initial data import
Karl Moritz Schumann (1851-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Schum.' in the authors string.