Status:
valid
Authors:
(Oliv.) Tiegh.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1905
Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot. , sér. 9, 1: 356 (1905)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000572061
Common Names
- Brazzeia soyauxii
- Soyauxii Brazzeia
- Soyauxii Brazzeia
Synonyms
- Brazzeia acuminata Tiegh. [unknown]
- Brazzeia biseriata Tiegh. [unknown]
- Brazzeia klainei Pierre ex Tiegh. [unknown]
- Brazzeia pellucida Tiegh. [unknown]
- Brazzeia rosea Tiegh. [unknown]
- Brazzeia scandens (Pierre) Tiegh. [unknown]
- Brazzeia soyauxii acuminata (Tiegh.) Letouzey [unknown]
- Brazzeia trillesiana Pierre ex Tiegh. [unknown]
- Erytropyxis scandens Pierre [unknown]
- Erytropyxis soyauxii (Oliv.) Engl. [unknown]
- Rhaptopetalum soyauxii Oliv. [unknown]
Description
Brazzeia soyauxii (also called Soyaux's Brazzeia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Apocynaceae. It is found in tropical Africa, with its native regions including Angola, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Gabon. It is a shrub, typically found in moist, shady areas.
Uses & Benefits
Brazzeia soyauxii is used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments, such as headaches, fever, and stomach problems. It is also used as a dye for fabrics and as a natural insect repellent.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Brazzeia soyauxii has small, white flowers with yellow anthers and a single pistil. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with a slightly serrated margin.
Cultivation and Propagation
Brazzeia soyauxii is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Congo Basin. It is a low-growing plant, growing to a height of 10-20 cm. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a cold frame or in the fall in a sheltered location. Division can be done in the spring or fall.
Where to Find Brazzeia soyauxii
Brazzeia soyauxii can be found in tropical Africa.
Brazzeia soyauxii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Brazzeia soyauxii?
Brazzeia soyauxii
What is the common name of Brazzeia soyauxii?
Soyaux's Brazzeia
Where is Brazzeia soyauxii native to?
Madagascar
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Allantoma decandra,
Allantoma integrifolia,
Asteranthos brasiliensis,
Barringtonia acutangula,
Barringtonia apiculata,
Barringtonia ashtonii,
Barringtonia asiatica,
Barringtonia angusta,
Barringtonia belagaensis,
Barringtonia calyptrata,
Barringtonia calyptrocalyx,
Barringtonia conoidea,
Barringtonia corneri,
Barringtonia curranii,
Barringtonia edulis,
Barringtonia filirachis,
Barringtonia fusiformis,
Barringtonia gigantostachya,
Barringtonia hallieri,
Barringtonia havilandii,
Barringtonia integrifolia,
Barringtonia josephstaalensis,
Barringtonia khaoluangensis,
Barringtonia lanceolata,
Barringtonia lauterbachii,
Barringtonia longifolia,
Barringtonia longipes,
Barringtonia longisepala,
Barringtonia macrocarpa,
Barringtonia macrostachya,
Barringtonia neocaledonica,
Barringtonia niedenzuana,
Barringtonia novae-hiberniae,
Barringtonia palawanensis,
Barringtonia papeh,
Barringtonia papuana,
Barringtonia pauciflora,
Barringtonia payensiana,
Barringtonia pendula,
Barringtonia procera,
Barringtonia pseudoglomerata,
Barringtonia pterita,
Barringtonia racemosa,
Barringtonia reticulata,