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Cussonia
''Cussonia'' is a genus of plants of the family Araliaceae, which is native to the Afrotropics. It originated in Africa and has its center of distribution in South Africa and the Mascarene Islands. Due to their striking habit, they are a conspicuous and easily recognizable group of plants. Their genus name commemorates the botanist Pierre Cusson. The Afro-Malagasy and Asian ''Schefflera'', and Afrotropical '' Seemannaralia'' genera are related taxa that share several of its morphological characteristics, among which the leaves borne on the end of branches, inflorescences carried on terminal branches or stems, and reduced leaf complexity in developing inflorescences. Range and habitat They occur in grasslands, woodlands and forests, from sea level to over 2,000 metres in altitude. Geographically, they are indigenous to sub-Saharan Africa, Yemen in the Arabian Peninsula and the Comoro Islands. Habit and morphology They are squat to lanky shrubs and trees with a palm-like habit. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cussonia Ostinii
''Cussonia'' is a genus of plants of the family Araliaceae, which is native to the Afrotropical realm, Afrotropics. It originated in Africa and has its Center of origin, center of distribution in South Africa and the Mascarene Islands. Due to their striking habit, they are a conspicuous and easily recognizable group of plants. Their genus name commemorates the botanist Pierre Cusson. The Afro-Malagasy and Asian ''Schefflera'', and Afrotropical ''Seemannaralia gerrardii, Seemannaralia'' genera are related taxa that share several of its morphological characteristics, among which the leaves borne on the end of branches, inflorescences carried on terminal branches or stems, and reduced leaf complexity in developing inflorescences. Range and habitat They occur in grasslands, woodlands and forests, from sea level to over 2,000 metres in altitude. Geographically, they are indigenous to sub-Saharan Africa, Yemen in the Arabian Peninsula and the Comoro Islands. Habit and morphology They ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cussonia Nicholsonii
''Cussonia'' is a genus of plants of the family Araliaceae, which is native to the Afrotropics. It originated in Africa and has its center of distribution in South Africa and the Mascarene Islands. Due to their striking habit, they are a conspicuous and easily recognizable group of plants. Their genus name commemorates the botanist Pierre Cusson. The Afro-Malagasy and Asian ''Schefflera'', and Afrotropical '' Seemannaralia'' genera are related taxa that share several of its morphological characteristics, among which the leaves borne on the end of branches, inflorescences carried on terminal branches or stems, and reduced leaf complexity in developing inflorescences. Range and habitat They occur in grasslands, woodlands and forests, from sea level to over 2,000 metres in altitude. Geographically, they are indigenous to sub-Saharan Africa, Yemen in the Arabian Peninsula and the Comoro Islands. Habit and morphology They are squat to lanky shrubs and trees with a palm-like habit. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cussonia Paniculata
''Cussonia paniculata'', also known as kiepersol, is a large evergreen shrub or small tree up to in height native to South Africa. The plant has large and bold textured grey foliage. Uses The leaf is used ethnomedically to treat dysmenorrhea. Cultivation ''Cussonia paniculata'' is cultivated as an ornamental plant Ornamental plants or ''garden plants'' are plants that are primarily grown for their beauty but also for qualities such as scent or how they shape physical space. Many flowering plants and garden varieties tend to be specially bred cultivars th ... for planting in temperate climate gardens and in container gardens. File:Cussonia paniculata, loof, a, Krugersdorp.jpg, File:Cussonia paniculata, habitus, Groenkloof Natuurreservaat.jpg, File:Bgbo cussonia paniculata ies.jpg, File:Kiepersol.jpg, ReferencesPlantZAfrica.com: ''Cussonia paniculata'' External links iSpot Images of Cussonia paniculata subsp. paniculataiSpot Images of Cussonia paniculata subsp. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cussonia Spicata
''Cussonia spicata'', known as spiked cabbage tree, lowveld cabbage tree or common cabbage tree, is a tree in the family Araliaceae, which is native to the moister regions of Sub-Saharan Africa. It is cultivated as a garden plant in areas without extreme degrees of frost. It is one of the favorite foods of wild elephants.Minute 6-7; April 5, 2009 episode) Naked Scientists Description Larger specimens develop a sturdy trunk and a rounded, spreading canopy, and can reach a height of 15 meters. The attractive leaves grow from the end of thick branches to form rounded heads. The species name ''spicata'' means "spike-like", and suggests the arrangement of its flowers. Range It occurs naturally from southern and eastern South Africa to the Eastern Highlands of Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Zambia and northwards into tropical Africa. Ethnomedical uses It has been used in traditional African medicine and its medicinal properties are being investigated. *A bark decoction is used in the treat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
