Status:
valid
Authors:
(Engl.) Polhill & Wiens
Source:
cmp
Year:
1992
Citation Micro:
Énum. Pl. Fleurs Afr. Trop. 2: 166 (1992)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000523882
Common Names
- Agelanthus villosiflorus
- Hairy-Flowered Agelanthus
- False Agelanthus
Synonyms
- Loranthus villosiflorus Engl. [unknown]
- Tapinanthus villosiflorus (Engl.) Danser [unknown]
Description
Agelanthus villosiflorus (also called Hairy-Flowered Agelanthus, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Africa. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and white, hairy flowers. It is found in rocky and sandy soils in the tropical rainforest.
Uses & Benefits
Agelanthus villosiflorus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to make perfumes, cosmetics, and medicines. It has anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, and antispasmodic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Agelanthus villosiflorus are white with yellow anthers, and have a sweet scent. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Agelanthus villosiflorus is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Agelanthus villosiflorus
Agelanthus villosiflorus can be found in tropical Africa and Madagascar.
Agelanthus villosiflorus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Agelanthus villosiflorus?
Agelanthus villosiflorus
What is the common name of Agelanthus villosiflorus?
Hairy-flowered Agelanthus
What is the natural habitat of Agelanthus villosiflorus?
It is found in South Africa, growing in rocky or sandy soils
Species in the Agelanthus genus
Agelanthus atrocoronatus,
Agelanthus bipartitus,
Agelanthus brunneus,
Agelanthus combreticola,
Agelanthus copaiferae,
Agelanthus crassifolius,
Agelanthus deltae,
Agelanthus dichrous,
Agelanthus discolor,
Agelanthus djurensis,
Agelanthus dodonaeifolius,
Agelanthus elegantulus,
Agelanthus entebbensis,
Agelanthus falcifolius,
Agelanthus flammeus,
Agelanthus fuellebornii,
Agelanthus gilgii,
Agelanthus glaucoviridis,
Agelanthus glomeratus,
Agelanthus gracilis,
Agelanthus guineensis,
Agelanthus henriquesii,
Agelanthus heteromorphus,
Agelanthus igneus,
Agelanthus irangensis,
Agelanthus kayseri,
Agelanthus keilii,
Agelanthus krausei,
Agelanthus kraussianus,
Agelanthus lancifolius,
Agelanthus longipes,
Agelanthus lugardii,
Agelanthus microphyllus,
Agelanthus molleri,
Agelanthus musozensis,
Agelanthus myrsinifolius,
Agelanthus natalitius,
Agelanthus nyasicus,
Agelanthus oehleri,
Agelanthus pennatulus,
Agelanthus pilosus,
Agelanthus platyphyllus,
Agelanthus polygonifolius,
Agelanthus prunifolius,
Agelanthus pungu,
Agelanthus rondensis,
Agelanthus sambesiacus,
Agelanthus sansibarensis,
Agelanthus schweinfurthii,
Agelanthus songeensis,
Species in the Loranthaceae family
Actinanthella menyharthii,
Actinanthella wyliei,
Aetanthus andreanus,
Aetanthus colombianus,
Aetanthus coriaceus,
Aetanthus dichotomus,
Aetanthus engelsii,
Aetanthus macranthus,
Aetanthus mutisii,
Aetanthus nodosus,
Aetanthus ornatus,
Aetanthus ovalis,
Aetanthus trifolius,
Aetanthus prolongatus,
Aetanthus sessilifolius,
Aetanthus verticillatus,
Aetanthus megaphyllus,
Aetanthus pascoensis,
Aetanthus tachirensis,
Aetanthus validus,
Agelanthus atrocoronatus,
Agelanthus bipartitus,
Agelanthus brunneus,
Agelanthus combreticola,
Agelanthus copaiferae,
Agelanthus crassifolius,
Agelanthus deltae,
Agelanthus dichrous,
Agelanthus discolor,
Agelanthus djurensis,
Agelanthus dodonaeifolius,
Agelanthus elegantulus,
Agelanthus entebbensis,
Agelanthus falcifolius,
Agelanthus flammeus,
Agelanthus fuellebornii,
Agelanthus gilgii,
Agelanthus glaucoviridis,
Agelanthus glomeratus,
Agelanthus gracilis,
Agelanthus guineensis,
Agelanthus henriquesii,
Agelanthus heteromorphus,
Agelanthus igneus,
Agelanthus irangensis,
Agelanthus kayseri,
Agelanthus keilii,
Agelanthus krausei,
Agelanthus kraussianus,
Agelanthus lancifolius,