Droogmansia sillansiana - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sillansiana
ID:
657512
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Chev.
Source:
ksufab
Year:
1952
Citation Micro:
Rev. Int. Bot. Appl. Agric. Trop.32: 50 (1952)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000656844
Common Names
- Sillansiana Droogmansia
- Droogmansia sillansiana
- Sillansiana Droogmansia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Droogmansia sillansiana (also called 'Sillans' Droogmansia', among many other common names) is a small, succulent shrub with ovate leaves and yellow flowers. It is native to South Africa and grows in rocky, sandy areas.
Uses & Benefits
Droogmansia sillansiana has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber. It has also been used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments including fever, colds, and stomach problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Droogmansia sillansiana has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are green and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Droogmansia sillansiana is a small evergreen shrub that grows up to 1m in height. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by cuttings or seed.
Where to Find Droogmansia sillansiana
Droogmansia sillansiana is native to South America and can be found in the tropical forests of Colombia and Venezuela.
Droogmansia sillansiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Droogmansia sillansiana?
Droogmansia sillansiana
What is the common name of Droogmansia sillansiana?
Sillans' droogmansia
What is the natural habitat of Droogmansia sillansiana?
Dry, open forests in China
Species in the Droogmansia genus
Droogmansia angolensis, Droogmansia chevalieri, Droogmansia dorae, Droogmansia elongata, Droogmansia gossweileri, Droogmansia grandiflora, Droogmansia lancifolia, Droogmansia ledermannii, Droogmansia longirhachis, Droogmansia megalantha, Droogmansia mildbraedii, Droogmansia montana, Droogmansia munamensis, Droogmansia pteropus, Droogmansia reducta, Droogmansia scaettaiana, Droogmansia sillansii, Droogmansia tenuis, Droogmansia tisserantii, Droogmansia vanderystii, Droogmansia vanmeelii, Droogmansia velutina, Droogmansia sillansiana,
Species in the Fabaceae family
References
Auguste Chevalier (1873-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Chev.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:493489-1: Based on the initial data import
Legume Data Portal link for: Droogmansia sillansiana A.Chev.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.