Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Oxalidales
Genus:
Species:
paradoxa
ID:
524441

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gilg

Source:
cmp

Year:
1888

Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam. 3(3): 65 (1888)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000523773

Common Names

  • Agelaea paradoxa
  • Paradox Agelaea
  • False Agelaea

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Synonyms

  • Castanola paradoxa G.Schellenb. [unknown]
  • Hemiandrina paradoxa G.Schellenb. [unknown]

Description

Agelaea paradoxa (also called Paradox Agelaea, among many other common names) is a shrub native to tropical Africa. It has white flowers and grows in moist, shady forests.

Uses & Benefits

Agelaea paradoxa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to make perfumes, cosmetics, and medicines. It has anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, and antispasmodic properties.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Agelaea paradoxa var. microcarpa Jongkind

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Agelaea paradoxa has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have two long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Agelaea paradoxa is a rhizomatous perennial that is native to tropical Africa. It prefers well-drained, humus-rich soil and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It is best propagated by division in the spring. It can also be propagated from seed, but it takes several years for the plants to reach maturity.

Where to Find Agelaea paradoxa

Agelaea paradoxa can be found in tropical Africa and Madagascar.

Agelaea paradoxa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Agelaea paradoxa?

Agelaea paradoxa

What is the common name of Agelaea paradoxa?

Paradox Agelaea

What is the natural habitat of Agelaea paradoxa?

Lowland rainforests of Central Africa

Species in the Connaraceae family

Agelaea annobonensis, Agelaea baronii, Agelaea borneensis, Agelaea claessensii, Agelaea conraui, Agelaea gabonensis, Agelaea insignis, Agelaea macrophylla, Agelaea palmata, Agelaea paradoxa, Agelaea pentagyna, Agelaea poggeana, Agelaea rubiginosa, Agelaea trinervis, Burttia prunoides, Cnestidium bakerianum, Cnestidium froesii, Cnestidium guianense, Cnestidium rufescens, Cnestis bomiensis, Cnestis corniculata, Cnestis ferruginea, Cnestis macrantha, Cnestis macrophylla, Cnestis mannii, Cnestis mildbraedii, Cnestis palala, Cnestis polyphylla, Cnestis racemosa, Cnestis uncata, Cnestis urens, Cnestis yangambiensis, Connarus vulcanicus, Connarus africanus, Connarus agamae, Connarus andamanicus, Connarus annamensis, Connarus bariensis, Connarus beyrichii, Connarus blanchetii, Connarus brachybotryosus, Connarus bracteosovillosus, Connarus celatus, Connarus championii, Connarus cochinchinensis, Connarus conchocarpus, Connarus congolanus, Connarus cordatus, Connarus coriaceus, Connarus costaricensis,

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