Sparmannia africana L.f.
Frost tender, large shrub or small tree with vigorous, many-branched, hairy stems, rounded, shallowly palmately lobed leaves, to 21cm long, and umbels of up to 20 cup-shaped white flowers, to 4cm across, in spring and summer. To 6m. [RHSE, Hortus].
Horticultural & Botanical History
‘This beautiful shrub is a native of the Cape of Good Hope, from whence it was introduced by the celebrated traveller whose name it bears. [Dr. Anders Sparrman, 1748-1820, who accompanied Capt. Cook on his second voyage.] It was first introduced to the Royal Garden at Kew, from whence it has been distributed to several collections about town, and though at present a scarce plant, will not perhaps long remain so, being readily propagated by cuttings, if treated in the same manner as some of the more tender Pelargoniums.’ [BM t.516/1801]. Introduced to Britain in 1790. [JD].
History at Camden Park
Listed in all published catalogues [T.939/1843].
Notes
Published Mar 27, 2009 - 11:55 AM | Last updated Mar 29, 2010 - 03:09 PM
Sparmannia africana L.f. | BM t.516/1801 | BHL
| Family | Tiliaceae |
|---|---|
| Category | |
| Region of origin | South Africa |
| Synonyms | |
| Common Name | African hemp |
| Name in the Camden Park Record | Sparmannia Africana |
| Confidence level | high |