Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
gracilipes
ID:
334294

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Miq.) Markgr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1935

Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 12: 548 (1935)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000333626

Common Names

  • Voacanga gracilipes
  • Gracilipes Voacanga
  • Gracilipes Tree

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Synonyms

  • Orchipeda gracilipes Miq. [unknown]

Description

Voacanga gracilipes (also called African tree of life, among many other common names) is a species of tree native to tropical Africa. It is a medium-sized tree, growing up to 15 m tall with a trunk up to 50 cm in diameter. It is found in lowland rainforest and coastal areas.

Uses & Benefits

Voacanga gracilipes is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Voacanga gracilipes has small, yellow flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings have dark green, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Voacanga gracilipes is a small evergreen tree or shrub, growing up to 4 m tall. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by cuttings in spring or early summer. Take cuttings of around 10 cm long from the tips of the stems and remove the lower leaves. Plant the cuttings in a pot filled with a mixture of equal parts of peat and sand and keep them in a warm and humid environment.

Where to Find Voacanga gracilipes

Voacanga gracilipes can be found in tropical Africa, from Senegal to Ethiopia and south to Angola and Mozambique.

Voacanga gracilipes FAQ

What is the scientific name of Voacanga gracilipes?

Voacanga gracilipes

What is the common name of Voacanga gracilipes?

African Coral Tree

What is the native range of Voacanga gracilipes?

West and Central Africa

Species in the Apocynaceae family

Acokanthera laevigata, Acokanthera oblongifolia, Acokanthera oppositifolia, Acokanthera rotundata, Acokanthera schimperi, Adenium boehmianum, Adenium multiflorum, Adenium obesum, Adenium oleifolium, Adenium swazicum, Adenium dhofarense, Aganosma breviloba, Aganosma cymosa, Aganosma gracilis, Aganosma lacei, Aganosma petelotii, Aganosma schlechteriana, Aganosma siamensis, Aganosma wallichii, Aganosma heynei, Alafia alba, Alafia barteri, Alafia benthamii, Alafia berrieri, Alafia calophylla, Alafia caudata, Alafia erythrophthalma, Alafia falcata, Alafia fuscata, Alafia insularis, Alafia intermedia, Alafia landolphioides, Alafia lucida, Alafia microstylis, Alafia multiflora, Alafia nigrescens, Alafia orientalis, Alafia parciflora, Alafia pauciflora, Alafia perrieri, Alafia schumannii, Alafia thouarsii, Alafia vallium, Alafia verschuereni, Alafia whytei, Alafia zambesiaca, Allamanda calcicola, Allamanda angustifolia, Allamanda blanchetii, Allamanda cathartica,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-213959: Based on the initial data import
Friedrich Anton Wilhelm Miquel (1811-1871): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Miq.' in the authors string.
Friedrich Markgraf (1897-1987): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Markgr.' in the authors string.