Status:
valid
Authors:
(Wight) P.Royen
Source:
tro
Year:
1959
Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Neerl. 8: 475 (1959)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001038771
Common Names
- Indotristicha
- Ramosissima
- Indotristicha ramosissima
Description
Indotristicha ramosissima (also called 'Branched Indotristicha', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Aizoaceae family. It is an herbaceous annual that grows up to 1 meter in height. It is native to tropical regions of Africa, including South Africa, Namibia, and Zimbabwe. It is found in moist, shady forests, as well as in disturbed habitats such as roadsides and plantations.
Uses & Benefits
Indotristicha ramosissima is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. Its flowers can be used to make tea.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Indotristicha ramosissima has small, white flowers with yellow centers and small, black, oval-shaped seeds. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Indotristicha ramosissima is an evergreen shrub that is native to South Africa. It prefers a well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. Propagate by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Indotristicha ramosissima
Indotristicha ramosissima can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.
Species in the Indotristicha genus
Species in the Podostemaceae family
Angolaea fluitans,
Apinagia aripecuruensis,
Apinagia arminensis,
Apinagia batrachifolia,
Apinagia boliviana,
Apinagia brevicaulis,
Apinagia crispa,
Apinagia digitata,
Apinagia dissecta,
Apinagia divaricata,
Apinagia fimbrifolia,
Apinagia flexuosa,
Apinagia fluitans,
Apinagia fucoides,
Apinagia gardneriana,
Apinagia glaziovii,
Apinagia goejei,
Apinagia guairaensis,
Apinagia guyanensis,
Apinagia hulkiana,
Apinagia itanensis,
Apinagia kochii,
Apinagia latifolia,
Apinagia leptophylla,
Apinagia longifolia,
Apinagia marowynensis,
Apinagia membranacea,
Apinagia minor,
Apinagia multibranchiata,
Apinagia parvifolia,
Apinagia petiolata,
Apinagia platystigma,
Apinagia pusilla,
Apinagia rangiferina,
Apinagia richardiana,
Apinagia ruppioides,
Apinagia spruceana,
Apinagia staheliana,
Apinagia surumuensis,
Apinagia tenuifolia,
Apinagia treslingiana,
Apinagia versteegiana,
Apinagia brejoagrestinensis,
Autana andersonii,
Castelnavia noveloi,
Castelnavia cuneifolia,
Castelnavia fimbriata,
Castelnavia fluitans,
Castelnavia lindmaniana,
Castelnavia monandra,