Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
oroboides
ID:
1057479

Status:
valid

Authors:
(P.J.Bergius) T.M.Salter

Source:
tro

Year:
1939

Citation Micro:
J. S. African Bot.5: 58 (1939)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001056817

Common Names

  • Virgilia oroboides
  • Oroboides Virgilia
  • Oroboides Virgilia Tree

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Uses & Benefits

Virgilia oroboides is used as an ornamental plant, for its fragrant flowers, and in traditional medicine. It has anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties, and is used to treat skin conditions, wounds, and infections.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Virgilia oroboides sub. oroboides
Virgilia oroboides sub. ferruginea B.-E.van Wyk

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Virgilia oroboides are white and have five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Where to Find Virgilia oroboides

Virgilia oroboides can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Portugal, and North Africa.

Species in the Virgilia genus

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

The Plant List version 1.0, record: ild-4493: Originally associated with wfo-0000198416
The Plant List version 1.1, record: ild-4493: Originally associated with wfo-0000198416
Peter Jonas Bergius (1730-1790): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.J.Bergius' in the authors string.
Terence Macleave Salter (1883-1969): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.M.Salter' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:525587-1: Based on the initial data import