Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
flanaganii
ID:
660024

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.B.Clarke

Source:
cmp

Year:
1901

Citation Micro:
Fl. Cap. 5(1): 78 (1901)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000659356

Common Names

  • Ecbolium flanaganii
  • Flanagan's Ecbolium
  • Flanaganii Ecbolium

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Description

Ecbolium flanaganii (also called Flanagan's Ecbolium, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It has small, ovate leaves and white flowers with yellow centres. It grows in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It is often found in woodlands, grasslands, and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Ecbolium flanaganii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ecbolium flanaganii is a white, star-shaped flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, oval-shaped leaves with a yellowish-green hue.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation of Ecbolium flanaganii: This plant is best propagated by seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle. The plant should be grown in full sun or partial shade and in well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Ecbolium flanaganii

Ecbolium flanaganii is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, Peru, and Venezuela.

Ecbolium flanaganii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ecbolium flanaganii?

Ecbolium flanaganii

What are the common names of Ecbolium flanaganii?

Common names of Ecbolium flanaganii include African daisy, African daisy bush, and African daisy tree.

What is the natural habitat of Ecbolium flanaganii?

Ecbolium flanaganii is native to South Africa and is found in dry, open woodlands and grasslands.

Species in the Acanthaceae family

Acanthopale macrocarpa, Acanthopale confertiflora, Acanthopale decempedalis, Acanthopale laxiflora, Acanthopale madagascariensis, Acanthopale pubescens, Acanthopale aethiogermanica, Acanthopale breviceps, Acanthopale cuneifolia, Acanthopale ramiflora, Acanthopale perrieri, Acanthopale humblotii, Acanthopsis carduifolia, Acanthopsis disperma, Acanthopsis glauca, Acanthopsis hoffmannseggiana, Acanthopsis horrida, Acanthopsis scullyi, Acanthopsis spathularis, Acanthopsis disperma, Acanthopsis tuba, Acanthopsis ludoviciana, Acanthopsis adamanticola, Acanthopsis dispermoides, Acanthopsis erosa, Acanthopsis dregeana, Acanthopsis tetragona, Acanthopsis glandulopalmata, Acanthopsis insueta, Acanthopsis nitida, Acanthopsis pagodiformis, Acanthopsis glabra, Acanthopsis villosa, Acanthus austromontanus, Acanthus greuterianus, Acanthus kulalensis, Acanthus arboreus, Acanthus carduaceus, Acanthus caroli-alexandri, Acanthus caudatus, Acanthus dioscoridis, Acanthus ebracteatus, Acanthus eminens, Acanthus flexicaulis, Acanthus gaed, Acanthus guineensis, Acanthus hirsutus, Acanthus hungaricus, Acanthus ilicifolius, Acanthus latisepalus,

References

Charles Baron Clarke (1832-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.B.Clarke' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.