Status:
valid
Authors:
Loes.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1908
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 41: 311 (1908)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000394863
Common Names
- African hawthorn
- African haw
- Hawthorn
Synonyms
- Pleurostylia heynei acutifolia Suess. [valid]
Description
Pleurostylia africana (also called the African yam, among many other common names) is an evergreen, perennial vine that is native to tropical regions of Africa. It is found in tropical forests and other moist habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Pleurostylia africana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks due to its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a source of food, medicine, and timber.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Pleurostylia africana are small, white, and bell-shaped. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pleurostylia africana is a small, evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It grows up to 1 meter in height and prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a warm, sunny spot. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood in late summer or early autumn.
Where to Find Pleurostylia africana
Pleurostylia africana can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and the Americas.
Pleurostylia africana FAQ
What are the common names of Pleurostylia africana?
African Sandalwood
What is the natural habitat of Pleurostylia africana?
Tropical Africa
What is the average height of Pleurostylia africana?
Up to 10 feet
Species in the Pleurostylia genus
Species in the Celastraceae family
Acanthothamnus aphyllus,
Allocassine laurifolia,
Anthodon decussatus,
Anthodon panamense,
Apatophyllum constablei,
Apatophyllum flavovirens,
Apatophyllum macgillivrayi,
Apatophyllum olsenii,
Apatophyllum teretifolium,
Apodostigma pallens,
Arnicratea cambodiana,
Arnicratea ferruginea,
Bequaertia mucronata,
Brassiantha pentamera,
Brassiantha hedraiantheroides,
Brexia alaticarpa,
Brexia australis,
Brexia madagascariensis,
Brexia marioniae,
Brexiella cymosa,
Brexiella ilicifolia,
Campylostemon angolense,
Campylostemon bequaertii,
Campylostemon danckelmannianus,
Campylostemon laurentii,
Campylostemon lindequistianus,
Campylostemon mitophorus,
Campylostemon warneckeanum,
Canotia holacantha,
Canotia wendtii,
Cassine albens,
Cassine balae,
Cassine burkeana,
Cassine congylos,
Cassine grossa,
Cassine kedarnathii,
Cassine koordersii,
Cassine megaphylla,
Cassine micrantha,
Cassine obiensis,
Cassine parvifolia,
Cassine peragua,
Cassine kamurensis,
Catha edulis,
Celastrus aculeatus,
Celastrus angulata,
Celastrus australis,
Celastrus caseariifolius,
Celastrus cuneatus,
Celastrus flagellaris,