Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
kerstingii
ID:
212585

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Harms) Pellegr.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1933

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France80: 466 (1933)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000211914

Common Names

  • Kersting's Aubrevillea
  • Aubrevillea Kerstingii
  • Kersting's Baphia

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Synonyms

  • Piptadenia kerstingii Harms [valid]

Description

Aubrevillea kerstingii (also called Aubrevillea kerstingiana, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree, growing up to 10 m tall. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Aubrevillea kerstingii is used as a medicinal plant for treating a variety of ailments, including fever, malaria, and dysentery. It is also used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Aubrevillea kerstingii is a small, yellow-green, bell-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aubrevillea kerstingii is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is native to Angola and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. It is an evergreen shrub that grows to a height of 1-3 m. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Aubrevillea kerstingii

Aubrevillea kerstingii is native to West Africa and can be found in dry open woodlands and grasslands.

Aubrevillea kerstingii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aubrevillea kerstingii?

Aubrevillea kerstingii

What type of plant is Aubrevillea kerstingii?

Aubrevillea kerstingii is a shrub

Where is Aubrevillea kerstingii found?

Aubrevillea kerstingii is found in tropical Africa

Species in the Aubrevillea genus

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

François Pellegrin (1881-1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pellegr.' in the authors string.
Hermann Harms (1870-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Harms' in the authors string.