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Agelanthus Zizyphifolius
__NOTOC__ ''Agelanthus'' is a genus of Afrotropical plants in family Loranthaceae. They grow in trees, including Acacia and Combretum species, as hemiparasitic shrubs of varying sizes. The host plant is penetrated by a single haustorium, and the stems typically have swollen, flower-producing nodes. The flowers are often closely clustered ( fascicled) with the five petals (pentamerous) fused into a tube (gamopetalous).Flowers of the closely related genus '' Phragmanthera'' are similar in many respects. The flower may have a swollen base and the tubes open along unilateral, V-shaped splits. The filaments remain spirally rolled inward when the flowers open, while the styles are inconspicuous, slender filaments that are somewhat thickened in the middle. Berries range from pink to orange and red in colour, and are around 1 cm in diameter. The genus was first described by Philippe Édouard Léon Van Tieghem in 1895. Species It is the largest genus of the Afrotropical Lorant ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Agelanthus Natalitius
''Agelanthus natalitius'' is a species of hemiparasitic plant in the family Loranthaceae, which is native to the Cape Provinces, KwaZulu-Natal, Mozambique, the Northern Provinces, South Africa, Eswatini and Botswana. Habitat and ecology ''A. natalitius'' is found in mixed woodland and bushland, usually on ''Acacia ''Acacia'', commonly known as the wattles or acacias, is a large genus of shrubs and trees in the subfamily Mimosoideae of the pea family Fabaceae. Initially, it comprised a group of plant species native to Africa and Australasia. The genus na ...s'' but sometimes on '' Combretum''. References External links JSTOR Global Plants: ''Agelanthus natalitius''.Accessed 25 March 2018. The International Plant Names Index: ''Agelanthus natalitius''.Accessed 25 March 2018. Flora of KwaZulu-Natal Flora of Mozambique Flora of the Cape Provinces Flora of Swaziland Flora of Botswana Flora of South Africa natalitius {{Santalales-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Agelanthus Combreticola
__NOTOC__ ''Agelanthus'' is a genus of Afrotropical plants in family Loranthaceae. They grow in trees, including Acacia and Combretum species, as hemiparasitic shrubs of varying sizes. The host plant is penetrated by a single haustorium, and the stems typically have swollen, flower-producing nodes. The flowers are often closely clustered ( fascicled) with the five petals (pentamerous) fused into a tube (gamopetalous).Flowers of the closely related genus '' Phragmanthera'' are similar in many respects. The flower may have a swollen base and the tubes open along unilateral, V-shaped splits. The filaments remain spirally rolled inward when the flowers open, while the styles are inconspicuous, slender filaments that are somewhat thickened in the middle. Berries range from pink to orange and red in colour, and are around 1 cm in diameter. The genus was first described by Philippe Édouard Léon Van Tieghem in 1895. Species It is the largest genus of the Afrotropical Lorant ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Agelanthus Tanganyikae
__NOTOC__ ''Agelanthus'' is a genus of Afrotropical plants in family Loranthaceae. They grow in trees, including Acacia and Combretum species, as hemiparasitic shrubs of varying sizes. The host plant is penetrated by a single haustorium, and the stems typically have swollen, flower-producing nodes. The flowers are often closely clustered ( fascicled) with the five petals (pentamerous) fused into a tube (gamopetalous).Flowers of the closely related genus '' Phragmanthera'' are similar in many respects. The flower may have a swollen base and the tubes open along unilateral, V-shaped splits. The filaments remain spirally rolled inward when the flowers open, while the styles are inconspicuous, slender filaments that are somewhat thickened in the middle. Berries range from pink to orange and red in colour, and are around 1 cm in diameter. The genus was first described by Philippe Édouard Léon Van Tieghem in 1895. Species It is the largest genus of the Afrotropical Lorant ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Agelanthus Rondensis
'' Agelanthus rondensis'' is a species of hemiparasitic plant in the family Loranthaceae. It is endemic to Tanzania. This species has been found only on the Rondo plateau The Rondo Plateau, also known as the Muera Plateau, is a high and extensive massif in the Lindi Region and northern Mtwara Region of southeastern of Tanzania. A portion of the plateau is protected by the Rondo Forest Reserve. It is one of a gro ... in Tanzania where the threat is from conversion of habitat for agriculture. There is a continuing decline in the extent and quality of habitat. This species has not been seen since its discovery in 1903 in what is a well-surveyed region. Thus, it is possibly extinct. No information is available on habitat or host preference. References Endemic flora of Tanzania rondensis Taxa named by Adolf Engler {{Santalales-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Agelanthus Pungu
The blue-leaved mistletoe ('' Agelanthus pungu'') is a species of perennial, parasitic plant in the family Loranthaceae, which is native to the southeastern Afrotropics. Description Its size is variable, as is the shape of its leaves. The glabrous and opposite leaves are grey-green to blue-green in colour. A fuller description is given aGovaerts ''et al.'' (2018)ref name=Govaerts/> Range '' A. pungu'' has been recorded in Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, northeastern Namibia and northern South Africa. It is found from 150 to 2,100 meters in altitude. Habitat It grows on a range of host plants in miombo woodland, ''Acacia ''Acacia'', commonly known as the wattles or acacias, is a large genus of shrubs and trees in the subfamily Mimosoideae of the pea family Fabaceae. Initially, it comprised a group of plant species native to Africa and Australasia. The genus na ...''-'' Commiphora'' bushland, wooded grassland, forest edges and in riparian growth. R ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Agelanthus Pennatulus
'' Agelanthus pennatulus'' is a species of hemiparasitic plant in the family Loranthaceae, which is found in Tanzania, and Kenya. Description A description of the plant is given in Govaerts ''et al.'', based on Polhill & Wiens (1999). Habitat/ecology '' A. pennatulus'' has been found at altitudes of 1650–2400 m in both moist & dry evergreen forests. Recorded hosts are Olea, Strombosia ''Strombosia'' is a plant genus of about 10 species in the family Olacaceae. It has also been classified in the family Strombosiaceae. The generic name is from the Greek ', meaning "pear-shaped", referring to the fruit. Description ''Strombosia'' ..., Maytenus and various Rutaceae. Threats The major threat is from forest clearance for agriculture (and forest disturbance). References Flora of Tanzania Flora of Kenya pennatulus {{Santalales-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Agelanthus Nyasicus
'' Agelanthus nyasicus'' is a species of hemiparasitic plant in the family Loranthaceae, which is native to Botswana, Malawi, Mozambique, Tanzania, Zambia, Zaïre and Zimbabwe. Description For brief descriptions, see the African Plant database and Govaerts ''et al.'' (2018) (based on Polhill & Wiens (2006). For an image, see Flora of the World. Habitat/ecology ''Agelanthus nyasicus'' is found at the edges of montane and riverine forest, generally in the higher-rainfall '' Brachystegia'' woodland (or miombo woodlands) at altitudes of 100–1900 m. Common hosts are '' Ficus'', ''Bridelia ''Bridelia'' is a plant genus of the family Phyllanthaceae first described as a genus in 1806. References External lin ...
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Agelanthus Myrsinifolius
'' Agelanthus myrsinifolius'' is a species of hemiparasitic plant in the family Loranthaceae, which is native to Rwanda, Zaire and Burundi. Description For a brief description see the African Plant database. Habitat and ecology '' A. myrsinifolius'' has been found at altitudes of 1900–3300 m in montane or swamp forests and in heaths. Recorded hosts are ''Myrsine'' and '' Erica mannii'' (at the higher altitudes). Threats At lower altitudes, intense human population pressure means that outside the protected areas, forest is disappearing due to agriculture and logging. At these altitudes, the host, ''Myrsine ''Myrsine'' is a genus of flowering plants in the family Primulaceae. It was formerly placed in the family Myrsinaceae before this was merged into the Primulaceae. It is found nearly worldwide, primarily in tropical and subtropical areas. It con ...'', is being cleared for agriculture. At the higher altitudes, the heath, '' Erica mannii'', is probably safe. Refere ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Agelanthus Microphyllus
'' Agelanthus microphyllus'' is a species of hemiparasitic plant in the family Loranthaceae, which is native to Ethiopia, Kenya and Tanzania. Description A description of the plant is given in Govaerts ''et al.'', based on Polhill & Wiens (1999). Habitat/ecology ''A. microphyllus'' grows on Acacia ''Acacia'', commonly known as the wattles or acacias, is a large genus of shrubs and trees in the subfamily Mimosoideae of the pea family Fabaceae. Initially, it comprised a group of plant species native to Africa and Australasia. The genus na ... species in deciduous bushland, and is an extremely scattered and uncommon species. Threats The main threat is habitat conversion to agriculture, in particular, to maize plantations. References Flora of Tanzania Flora of Kenya Flora of Ethiopia microphyllus {{Santalales-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Agelanthus Longipes
'' Agelanthus longipes'' is a species of hemiparasitic plant in the family Loranthaceae Loranthaceae, commonly known as the showy mistletoes, is a family of flowering plants. It consists of about 75 genera and 1,000 species of woody plants, many of them hemiparasites. The three terrestrial species are ''Nuytsia floribunda'' (the W ..., which is found in the Tanzania, Mozambique and Kenya. Description A description of the plant is given in Govaerts ''et al.'', based on Polhill & Wiens (2006). Habitat/ecology '' A. longipes'' is found in lowland forests, Acacia woodland and coastal thickets. There is no information about the hosts. Threats Its coastal habitat is under threat from habitat conversion for agriculture, tourism infrastructure and urban expansion. In addition, Tanzanian forest reserves lack effective protection. References Flora of Tanzania Flora of Kenya Flora of Mozambique longipes Taxa named by John Gilbert Baker Taxa named by Thomas Archibald ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Agelanthus Keilii
'' Agelanthus keilii'' is a species of hemiparasitic plant in the family Loranthaceae, which is native to Rwanda, Tanzania and Burundi. Description A description of the plant is given in Govaerts ''et al.'' Habitat/ecology '' A. keilii'' is found at forest edges and wooded grassland on '' Ficus'', ''Bridelia ''Bridelia'' is a plant genus of the family Phyllanthaceae first described as a genus in 1806.Combretum'', at altitudes of between 1,000 and 1,450 m. Seed is dispersed long distance by means of birds. Threats The places in which '' A. keilii'' has been found ar ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Carl Meissner
Carl Daniel Friedrich Meissner (1 November 1800 – 2 May 1874) was a Swiss botanist. Biography Born in Bern, Switzerland on 1 November 1800, he was christened Meisner but later changed the spelling of his name to Meissner. For most of his 40-year career he was Professor of Botany at University of Basel. He made important contributions to the botanical literature, including the publication of the comprehensive work ''Plantarum Vascularum Genera'', and publications of monographs on the families Polygonaceae (especially the genus ''Polygonum''), Lauraceae, Proteaceae, Thymelaeaceae and Hernandiaceae. His contributions to the description of the Australian flora were prolific; he described hundreds of species of Australian Proteaceae, and many Australian species from other families, especially Fabaceae, Mimosaceae and Myrtaceae. His health deteriorated after 1866, and he was less active. He died in Basel on 2 May 1874. See also * Meissner's taxonomic arrangement of Banksia Carl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
