Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Species:
namibensis
ID:
747594

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.-E.van Wyk, A.Burke & Mannh.

Source:
ksu

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
S. African J. Bot. 76: 153 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000746927

Common Names

  • Polemanniopsis namibensis
  • Namibensis Polemanniopsis
  • Polemanniopsis

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Description

Polemanniopsis namibensis (also called Namibensis Polemanniopsis, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with white flowers and oval leaves. It is native to Namibia and grows in dry, open areas, such as fields and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Polemanniopsis namibensis is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and landscapes. It has a spreading habit and its flowers are often used in floral arrangements. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Polemanniopsis namibensis has small, yellow flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a long, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Polemanniopsis namibensis is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soils. It can tolerate some sun and drought. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer every few weeks.

Where to Find Polemanniopsis namibensis

Polemanniopsis namibensis is native to Namibia.

Polemanniopsis namibensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Polemanniopsis namibensis?

Polemanniopsis namibensis

What is the common name of Polemanniopsis namibensis?

Namib Polemanniopsis

What is the natural habitat of Polemanniopsis namibensis?

It is found in dry riverbeds in Namibia

Species in the Polemanniopsis genus

Species in the Apiaceae family

Aciphylla anomala, Aciphylla aurea, Aciphylla cartilaginea, Aciphylla colensoi, Aciphylla congesta, Aciphylla crenulata, 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, Aciphylla spedeni, Aciphylla squarrosa, Aciphylla stannensis, Aciphylla subflabellata, Aciphylla takahea, Aciphylla traillii, Aciphylla traversii, Aciphylla trifoliolata, Aciphylla verticillata, Acronema alpinum, Acronema astrantiifolium, Acronema brevipedicellatum, Acronema bryophilum,

References

Ben-Erik van Wyk (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.-E.van Wyk' in the authors string.
A. Burke: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Burke' in the authors string.
C.A. Mannheimer: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mannh.' in the authors string.