Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ngouniensis
ID:
1324989

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

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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.

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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

References

François Pellegrin (1881-1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pellegr.' in the authors string.
Barbara Ann Mackinder (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mackinder' in the authors string.
Jan Johannes Wieringa (b.1967): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wieringa' in the authors string.