Status:
valid
Authors:
(Nees & Mart.) Kallunki
Source:
cmp
Year:
1998
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 53: 263 (1998)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000536549
Common Names
- Angostura bracteata
- Bracteata Angostura
- Bracted Angostura
Synonyms
- Portenschlagia trifoliata Pohl ex Engl. [unknown]
- Galipea bracteata (Nees & Mart.) Schult. [unknown]
- Sciuris bracteata Nees & Mart. [unknown]
- Ticorea bracteata (Nees & Mart.) A.St.-Hil. ex DC. [unknown]
Description
Angostura bracteata (also called Bracted Angostura, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It grows up to 0.5 m tall and has small, white flowers. It is found in grasslands, woodlands, and coastal scrub.
Uses & Benefits
Angostura bracteata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a pleasant aroma and is often used in perfumes and fragrances. The plant is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Angostura bracteata are small and white. The seeds are small and black in colour. The seedlings are slender and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Angostura bracteata is a hardy, evergreen shrub that grows in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-drained soil mix and keep moist. To propagate from cuttings, take cuttings from semi-hardwood in spring or summer and root in a well-drained soil mix. Keep moist and in a warm, bright location.
Where to Find Angostura bracteata
Angostura bracteata can be found in wet meadows, marshes, and other wet areas in Central and South America.
Angostura bracteata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Angostura bracteata?
Angostura bracteata
What is the common name of Angostura bracteata?
Bracted Angostura
What is the optimal growing temperature for Angostura bracteata?
65-75°F
Species in the Angostura genus
Angostura alipes,
Angostura bracteata,
Angostura candolleana,
Angostura cuneifolia,
Angostura engleriana,
Angostura glazioviana,
Angostura granulosa,
Angostura kunorum,
Angostura longiflora,
Angostura magdalenensis,
Angostura martiana,
Angostura ossana,
Angostura quinquefolia,
Angostura simplex,
Angostura tapajozensis,
Angostura taubertiana,
Angostura trifoliata,
Angostura undulata,
Species in the Rutaceae family
Acmadenia alternifolia,
Acmadenia argillophila,
Acmadenia baileyensis,
Acmadenia bodkinii,
Acmadenia burchellii,
Acmadenia candida,
Acmadenia densifolia,
Acmadenia faucitincta,
Acmadenia flaccida,
Acmadenia fruticosa,
Acmadenia gracilis,
Acmadenia heterophylla,
Acmadenia kiwanensis,
Acmadenia latifolia,
Acmadenia laxa,
Acmadenia macradenia,
Acmadenia macropetala,
Acmadenia maculata,
Acmadenia matroosbergensis,
Acmadenia mundiana,
Acmadenia nivea,
Acmadenia nivenii,
Acmadenia obtusata,
Acmadenia patentifolia,
Acmadenia rourkeana,
Acmadenia rupicola,
Acmadenia sheilae,
Acmadenia tenax,
Acmadenia teretifolia,
Acmadenia tetracarpellata,
Acmadenia tetragona,
Acmadenia trigona,
Acmadenia tenax,
Acmadenia argillophila,
Acmadenia macradenia,
Acmadenia teretifolia,
Acmadenia wittebergensis,
Acradenia euodiiformis,
Acradenia frankliniae,
Acronychia richards-beehleri,
Acronychia aberrans,
Acronychia acidula,
Acronychia acronychioides,
Acronychia acuminata,
Acronychia arfakensis,
Acronychia baeuerlenii,
Acronychia brassii,
Acronychia carrii,
Acronychia cartilaginea,
Acronychia chooreechillum,