Status:
valid
Authors:
(H.Wolff) Pimenov & Kljuykov
Source:
ksu
Year:
2001
Citation Micro:
Willdenowia 31: 118 (2001)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000385521
Common Names
- Oreocome limprichtii
- Limpricht's Oreocome
- Limpricht's Tree Spurge
Synonyms
- Ligusticum limprichtii H.Wolff [unknown]
Description
Oreocome limprichtii (also called Limpricht's, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with a single stem and a rounded crown. It is native to South Africa and grows in dry savanna and grassland habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Oreocome limprichtii is used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments, including fever, headaches, and stomach aches. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Oreocome limprichtii is a small, white, star-shaped flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, oval-shaped seedlings.
Cultivation and Propagation
Oreocome limprichtii is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or by layering. It prefers a sunny location with well-drained soil and is tolerant of a wide range of temperatures. It can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 8-10.
Where to Find Oreocome limprichtii
Oreocome limprichtii can be found in tropical Africa and Madagascar.
Oreocome limprichtii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Oreocome limprichtii?
Oreocome limprichtii
What is the common name of Oreocome limprichtii?
Limpricht's Oreocome
Where is Oreocome limprichtii found?
It is found in the mountains of Ecuador
Species in the Oreocome genus
Species in the Apiaceae family
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Aciphylla crosby-smithii,
Aciphylla cuthbertiana,
Aciphylla dieffenbachii,
Aciphylla dissecta,
Aciphylla divisa,
Aciphylla dobsonii,
Aciphylla ferox,
Aciphylla flexuosa,
Aciphylla glacialis,
Aciphylla glaucescens,
Aciphylla gracilis,
Aciphylla hectori,
Aciphylla hookeri,
Aciphylla horrida,
Aciphylla indurata,
Aciphylla inermis,
Aciphylla kirkii,
Aciphylla latibracteata,
Aciphylla lecomtei,
Aciphylla leighii,
Aciphylla lyallii,
Aciphylla monroi,
Aciphylla montana,
Aciphylla multisecta,
Aciphylla pinnatifida,
Aciphylla polita,
Aciphylla poppelwellii,
Aciphylla scott-thomsonii,
Aciphylla similis,
Aciphylla simplex,
Aciphylla simplicifolia,
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Aciphylla squarrosa,
Aciphylla stannensis,
Aciphylla subflabellata,
Aciphylla takahea,
Aciphylla traillii,
Aciphylla traversii,
Aciphylla trifoliolata,
Aciphylla verticillata,
Acronema alpinum,
Acronema astrantiifolium,
Acronema brevipedicellatum,
Acronema bryophilum,