Investigation towards propagation and cosmeceutical application of Athrixia phylicoides DC

R Kleynhans,S Singh,N Kishore,N Lall

doi:10.1016/j.sajb.2017.06.014

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• Successful propagation of Athrixia phylicoides apical cuttings using aqueous exogenous growth regulators were shown.

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Bush tea (Athrixia phylicoides DC.) is a South African indigenous plant with a diverse range of medicinal properties
Apical cuttings of A. phylicoides were subjected to various exogenous plant growth regulators (PGR) for propagation trials over two seasons to promote rooting
The application of auxin significantly affected the number of roots produced in spring (Table 1), but did not expressively improve the rooting percentage of A. phyllicoides apical stem cuttings when compared to the control

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Bush tea (Athrixia phylicoides DC.) is a South African indigenous plant with a diverse range of medicinal properties It is a popular plant, frequently known as Boesmans tee (Afrikaans), Mutshatshaila (Venda), Icholocholo (Zulu) and Mohlahlaishi (Pedi) in different localities (Lehlohonolo et al, 2013). This shrub is found in grasslands, forests, bushveld, rocky and sloping habitats of the eastern parts of South Africa (Lerotholi et al, 2017). This attractive bush plant can be grown in open spaces as a filler and works well as a specimen plant in the garden (Araya et al, 2007). The plant requires well-drained soil and full sunlight with enough space for branching

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