Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
glandulosa
ID:
539551

Status:
valid

Authors:
Asch.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1866

Citation Micro:
Monatsber. Königl. Preuss. Akad. Wiss. Berlin 1866: 880 (1866)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000538883

Common Names

  • Anticharis Glandulosa
  • Glandular Anticharis
  • Glandular Club-Rush

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Description

Anticharis glandulosa (also called Glandular false-broom, among many other common names) is a shrub of the Fabaceae family. It can grow up to 3 m tall and has a spreading habit. It is native to tropical regions of Africa and is found in lowland and montane rainforests.

Uses & Benefits

Anticharis glandulosa is an ornamental plant that is often used in landscaping. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases, fever, and malaria.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Anticharis glandulosa is a small, yellowish-green spikelet, with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown nut-like structure, with a single seed inside. The seedlings are small, with a single, narrow leaf emerging from the seed.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anticharis glandulosa is a perennial evergreen tree that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers moist soils and full sun to partial shade. It can tolerate some drought but will not tolerate standing water. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in a moist, well-drained soil in spring or early summer. To propagate by cuttings, take cuttings in spring or early summer and root in moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Anticharis glandulosa

Anticharis glandulosa is found in tropical regions of South America.

Anticharis glandulosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Anticharis glandulosa?

Anticharis glandulosa

What is the common name of Anticharis glandulosa?

Glandular Anticharis

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Asteraceae

Species in the Scrophulariaceae family

Alonsoa acutifolia, Alonsoa auriculata, Alonsoa caulialata, Alonsoa hirsuta, Alonsoa honoraria, Alonsoa linearis, Alonsoa meridionalis, Alonsoa minor, Alonsoa pallida, Alonsoa peduncularis, Alonsoa serrata, Alonsoa unilabiata, Ameroglossum pernambucense, Ameroglossum manoel-felixii, Ameroglossum alatum, Ameroglossum asperifolium, Ameroglossum bicolor, Ameroglossum fulniorum, Ameroglossum genaroanum, Ameroglossum intermedium, Ameroglossum xukuruorum, Androya decaryi, Antherothamnus pearsonii, Anticharis arabica, Anticharis ebracteata, Anticharis glandulosa, Anticharis imbricata, Anticharis inflata, Anticharis juncea, Anticharis scoparia, Anticharis senegalensis, Anticharis namibensis, Anticharis kaokoensis, Anticharis angolensis, Aptosimum albomarginatum, Aptosimum arenarium, Aptosimum decumbens, Aptosimum elongatum, Aptosimum eriocephalum, Aptosimum glandulosum, Aptosimum gossweileri, Aptosimum indivisum, Aptosimum lineare, Aptosimum marlothii, Aptosimum molle, Aptosimum neglectum, Aptosimum patulum, Aptosimum procumbens, Aptosimum pumilum, Aptosimum spinescens,

References

Paul Friedrich August Ascherson (1834-1913): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Asch.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:798971-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].