Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
aethiopicum
ID:
300340

Status:
valid

Authors:
Welw.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1869

Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London 27: 56 (1869)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000299672

Common Names

  • Achyrospermum aethiopicum
  • Ethiopic Achyrospermum
  • Aethiopic Achyrospermum

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Synonyms

  • Achyrospermum serratum E.A.Bruce [unknown]
  • Achyrospermum squamosum Chikuni [unknown]

Description

Achyrospermum aethiopicum (also called Aethiopicum, among many other common names) is a small shrub with white flowers and glossy green leaves. It is native to the tropical regions of Central and South America and prefers moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Achyrospermum aethiopicum is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Achyrospermum aethiopicum has small white flowers with yellowish-green centers. The seed is a small, black, shiny, and round. The seedlings are small and dark green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Achyrospermum aethiopicum is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be pruned to keep it in shape.

Where to Find Achyrospermum aethiopicum

Achyrospermum aethiopicum is native to tropical Africa.

Achyrospermum aethiopicum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Achyrospermum aethiopicum?

Achyrospermum aethiopicum

What is the family of Achyrospermum aethiopicum?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Achyrospermum aethiopicum?

Ethiopian Achyrospermum

Species in the Lamiaceae family

Acanthomintha duttonii, Acanthomintha ilicifolia, Acanthomintha lanceolata, Acanthomintha obovata, Acanthoprasium frutescens, Acanthoprasium integrifolium, Achyrospermum aethiopicum, Achyrospermum africanum, Achyrospermum axillare, Achyrospermum carvalhoi, Achyrospermum ciliatum, Achyrospermum cryptanthum, Achyrospermum dasytrichum, Achyrospermum densiflorum, Achyrospermum erythobotrys, Achyrospermum fruticosum, Achyrospermum laterale, Achyrospermum micranthum, Achyrospermum mildbraedii, Achyrospermum oblongifolium, Achyrospermum parviflorum, Achyrospermum purpureum, Achyrospermum schimperi, Achyrospermum schlechteri, Achyrospermum seychellarum, Achyrospermum tisserantii, Achyrospermum urens, Achyrospermum wallichianum, Achyrospermum scandens, Acinos alpinus, Acrotome angustifolia, Acrotome fleckii, Acrotome hispida, Acrotome inflata, Acrotome mozambiquensis, Acrotome pallescens, Acrotome tenuis, Acrotome thorncroftii, Acrymia ajugiflora, Aegiphila aracaensis, Aegiphila hystricina, Aegiphila aculeifera, Aegiphila alba, Aegiphila anomala, Aegiphila arcta, Aegiphila australis, Aegiphila bogotensis, Aegiphila boliviana, Aegiphila brachiata, Aegiphila bracteolosa,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-1814: Based on the initial data import
Friedrich Welwitsch (1806-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Welw.' in the authors string.