Status:
valid
Authors:
Hiern
Source:
wcs
Year:
1877
Citation Micro:
Fl. Trop. Afr. 3: 131 (1877)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000266841
Common Names
- Pentanisia schweinfurthii
- Schweinfurthii Pentanisia
- Schweinfurthii Five-petal
Synonyms
- Pentanisia crassifolia K.Krause [valid]
- Pentanisia rhodesiana S.Moore [valid]
- Pentanisia schweinfurthii puberula Verdc. [valid]
- Pentanisia sericocarpa S.Moore [valid]
Description
Pentanisia schweinfurthii (also called Wild Rosemary, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to East Africa. It is characterized by its small, white flowers and its aromatic leaves. It is found in dry, rocky areas and grassland habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Pentanisia schweinfurthii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating fever and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pentanisia schweinfurthii has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pentanisia schweinfurthii is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 1m tall. It has a spreading habit and is best suited to a sunny position in well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Pentanisia schweinfurthii
Pentanisia schweinfurthii can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central America.
Pentanisia schweinfurthii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pentanisia schweinfurthii?
Pentanisia schweinfurthii
What type of plant is Pentanisia schweinfurthii?
Perennial herb
What is the natural habitat of Pentanisia schweinfurthii?
Grasslands and open woodlands
Species in the Pentanisia genus
Pentanisia angustifolia,
Pentanisia annua,
Pentanisia arenaria,
Pentanisia calcicola,
Pentanisia confertifolia,
Pentanisia foetida,
Pentanisia longepedunculata,
Pentanisia longituba,
Pentanisia microphylla,
Pentanisia monticola,
Pentanisia ouranogyne,
Pentanisia procumbens,
Pentanisia prunelloides,
Pentanisia renifolia,
Pentanisia schweinfurthii,
Pentanisia sykesii,
Pentanisia veronicoides,
Pentanisia gossweileri,
Pentanisia rubricaulis,
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,