Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
mayumbensis
ID:
926440

Status:
valid

Authors:
(R.D.Good) N.Hallé

Source:
wcs

Year:
1966

Citation Micro:
Fl. Gabon 12: 64 (1966)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000925775

Common Names

  • Corynanthe mayumbensis
  • Mayumbensis Plum
  • Wild Mangosteen

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Description

Corynanthe mayumbensis (also called Mayumba Corynanthe, among many other common names) is a small to medium-sized shrub with a spreading habit. It is native to Africa, and is found in dry and wet forests, as well as in grasslands and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Corynanthe mayumbensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for the treatment of fever, malaria, and dysentery.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Corynanthe mayumbensis are yellow and clustered in small umbels. The seeds are small, black, and globular. The seedlings are small, with thin, dark green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Corynanthe mayumbensis is a shrub or small tree that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and rooted in a moist soil mix. Once established, the plant should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.

Where to Find Corynanthe mayumbensis

Corynanthe mayumbensis is native to Congo and Gabon.

Species in the Rubiaceae family

Acranthera abbreviata, Acranthera anamallica, Acranthera athroophlebia, Acranthera atropella, Acranthera aurantiaca, Acranthera axilliflora, Acranthera bullata, Acranthera capitata, Acranthera ceylanica, Acranthera didymocarpa, Acranthera endertii, Acranthera frutescens, Acranthera grandiflora, Acranthera hallieri, Acranthera hirtostipula, Acranthera involucrata, Acranthera johannis-winkleri, Acranthera lanceolata, Acranthera longipes, Acranthera longipetiolata, Acranthera maculata, Acranthera megaphylla, Acranthera monantha, Acranthera nieuwenhuisii, Acranthera ophiorhizoides, Acranthera parviflora, Acranthera philippensis, Acranthera ruttenii, Acranthera salmonea, Acranthera siamensis, Acranthera siliquosa, Acranthera simalurensis, Acranthera sinensis, Acranthera strigosa, Acranthera tomentosa, Acranthera variegata, Acranthera velutinervia, Acranthera yatesii, Acranthera philippinensis, Acranthera burmanica, Acranthera virescens, Acranthera hoangii, Acranthera collina, Acrobotrys discolor, Acrosynanthus jamaicensis, Acrosynanthus latifolius, Acrosynanthus minor, Acrosynanthus ovatus, Acrosynanthus parvifolius, Acrosynanthus revolutus,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-48186: Based on the initial data import
Ronald Good (1896-1992): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.D.Good' in the authors string.
Nicolas Hallé (1927-2017): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.Hallé' in the authors string.