Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
pangolina
ID:
328007

Status:
valid

Authors:
N.Hallé

Source:
wcs

Year:
1970

Citation Micro:
Fl. Gabon 17: 295 (1970)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000327339

Common Names

  • Pangolina Tricalysia
  • Pangolina
  • Tricalysia Pangolina

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Description

Tricalysia pangolina (also called African Daisy, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with lanceolate leaves and white flowers. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in moist grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Tricalysia pangolina is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for its essential oils.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Tricalysia pangolina is yellow and tubular in shape. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are thin and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tricalysia pangolina is a shrub or small tree that can be propagated from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost. It can be pruned to shape and can be propagated from cuttings.

Where to Find Tricalysia pangolina

Tricalysia pangolina is native to tropical Africa, from Cameroon to Ethiopia and south to Angola and Mozambique.

Tricalysia pangolina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tricalysia pangolina?

Tricalysia pangolina

What is the family of Tricalysia pangolina?

Rubiaceae

What is the common name of Tricalysia pangolina?

Pangolin Tricalysia

Species in the Tricalysia genus

Tricalysia aciculiflora, Tricalysia acocantheroides, Tricalysia allocalyx, Tricalysia amplexicaulis, Tricalysia angolensis, Tricalysia anomala, Tricalysia atherura, Tricalysia bagshawei, Tricalysia biafrana, Tricalysia bifida, Tricalysia bridsoniana, Tricalysia capensis, Tricalysia coriacea, Tricalysia cryptocalyx, Tricalysia delagoensis, Tricalysia elegans, Tricalysia elliotii, Tricalysia fangana, Tricalysia faranahensis, Tricalysia ferorum, Tricalysia fililoba, Tricalysia gilchristii, Tricalysia griseiflora, Tricalysia hensii, Tricalysia idiura, Tricalysia jasminiflora, Tricalysia kivuensis, Tricalysia landanensis, Tricalysia lasiodelphys, Tricalysia ledermannii, Tricalysia lineariloba, Tricalysia longipaniculata, Tricalysia longituba, Tricalysia madagascariensis, Tricalysia micrantha, Tricalysia microphylla, Tricalysia niamniamensis, Tricalysia obanensis, Tricalysia obstetrix, Tricalysia okelensis, Tricalysia oligoneura, Tricalysia pallens, Tricalysia pangolina, Tricalysia parva, Tricalysia patentipilis, Tricalysia pedicellata, Tricalysia pedunculosa, Tricalysia potamogala, Tricalysia pynaertii, Tricalysia repens,

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-207939: Based on the initial data import
Nicolas Hallé (1927-2017): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.Hallé' in the authors string.