Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
connatum
ID:
526123

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

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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.

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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

References