Status:
valid
Authors:
Radlk.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1878
Citation Micro:
Sitzungsber. Math.-Phys. Cl. Königl. Bayer. Akad. Wiss. München 8: 299 (1878)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000525455
Common Names
- Connate Alectryon
- Connate Bur-Marigold
- Connate Cudweed
Synonyms
- Nephelium connatum F.Muell. ex Benth. [unknown]
- Spanoghea connata F.Muell. [unknown]
Description
Alectryon connatum (also called 'Jointed Alectryon', among many other common names) is a small shrub or herbaceous plant that is native to Africa, Asia, and Australia. It grows in a variety of habitats, from dry grasslands to open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Alectryon connatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. Its wood is also used for fuel.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Alectryon connatum is a white, star-shaped flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and have a light green color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Alectryon connatum is a perennial herb that grows in moist soils and is propagated by seed. It prefers full sun to partial shade and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 8-11.
Where to Find Alectryon connatum
Alectryon connatum is native to tropical Africa and can be found in moist forests and grasslands.
Alectryon connatum FAQ
What are the common names of Alectryon connatum?
Connate alectryon, connate alectryon, and connate alectryon
What is the growth rate of Alectryon connatum?
Moderate
What is the maximum height of Alectryon connatum?
Up to 20 feet
Species in the Alectryon genus
Alectryon affinis,
Alectryon bleeseri,
Alectryon cardiocarpus,
Alectryon carinatus,
Alectryon celebicus,
Alectryon connatum,
Alectryon coriaceus,
Alectryon diversifolius,
Alectryon excelsus,
Alectryon excisus,
Alectryon ferrugineum,
Alectryon forsythii,
Alectryon fuscus,
Alectryon glaber,
Alectryon grandifolius,
Alectryon inaequilaterus,
Alectryon kangeanensis,
Alectryon kimberleyanus,
Alectryon laevis,
Alectryon macrococcum,
Alectryon macrophyllus,
Alectryon mahoe,
Alectryon mollis,
Alectryon myrmecophilus,
Alectryon ochraceus,
Alectryon oleifolius,
Alectryon pubescens,
Alectryon ramiflorus,
Alectryon repandodentatus,
Alectryon reticulatus,
Alectryon samoensis,
Alectryon semicinereum,
Alectryon serratus,
Alectryon sphaerococcum,
Alectryon strigosus,
Alectryon subcinereum,
Alectryon subdentatum,
Alectryon tomentosum,
Alectryon tropicus,
Alectryon unilobatus,
Species in the Sapindaceae family