Status:
valid
Authors:
(Pellegr.) Mackinder & Wieringa
Source:
ipni
Year:
2013
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa142: 17 (2013)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001337443
Common Names
- Ngouniensis Gabonius
- Gabonius Plant
- Chinese Gabonius
Description
Gabonius ngouniensis (also called Ngouni Gabonius, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Gabon. It has dark green, leathery leaves and produces small, white flowers. It grows best in partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil.
Uses & Benefits
Gabonius ngouniensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, cold, and cough.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Gabonius ngouniensis has small, yellow-green flowers that are borne in clusters on the tips of the branches. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Gabonius ngouniensis is a hardy perennial that grows best in partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil with a pH of 6.5-7.5. Propagation is done by division or by seed. Plant the divisions or seeds 8-10 inches apart.
Where to Find Gabonius ngouniensis
Gabonius ngouniensis can be found in wet, sandy soils in the southeastern United States.
Species in the Gabonius genus
Species in the Fabaceae family