Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
obcura
ID:
1073239

Status:
valid

Authors:
K.Schum.

Source:
tro

Year:

Citation Micro:

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001072577

Common Names

  • Voacanga obcura
  • Obcura Voacanga
  • Obscure Voacanga

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Description

Voacanga obcura (also called African Olive, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to tropical Africa. It grows to a height of 4-7 m and has a trunk diameter of up to 30 cm. It is found in moist forests, woodlands, and savannas, and is often found growing in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Voacanga obcura is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, pain, and malaria. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Voacanga obcura has white flowers with five petals, and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have two cotyledons that are oval-shaped.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Voacanga obcura can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and placed in a rooting hormone before being planted in a well-draining potting mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Voacanga obcura

Voacanga obcura is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in tropical rainforests.

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 tro-1805379: Based on the initial data import
Karl Moritz Schumann (1851-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Schum.' in the authors string.