Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
caespitosa
ID:
966923

Status:
valid

Authors:
Robyns

Source:
wcs

Year:
1931

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 69: 167 (1931)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000966261

Common Names

  • Caespitosa Fadogia
  • Fadogia Caespitosa
  • Fadogia Caespitosa Bush

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Description

Fadogia caespitosa (also called Tufted Spurge, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree, growing up to 8 m tall. It is native to tropical Africa, and is found in dry woodlands and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Fadogia caespitosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control and as a windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Fadogia caespitosa has white flowers with yellow centers and dark brown seeds. The seedlings are small and have densely packed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Fadogia caespitosa is a fast-growing shrub that can reach up to 3m in height. It is best propagated from seed, which should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings can also be taken from the tips of the branches.

Where to Find Fadogia caespitosa

Fadogia caespitosa is native to West Africa, including Nigeria, Cameroon, and the Republic of Congo.

Species in the Fadogia genus

Fadogia ancylantha, Fadogia andersonii, Fadogia arenicola, Fadogia audruana, Fadogia butayei, Fadogia caespitosa, Fadogia chlorantha, Fadogia chrysantha, Fadogia cienkowskii, Fadogia cinerascens, Fadogia elskensii, Fadogia erythrophloea, Fadogia fragrans, Fadogia fuchsioides, Fadogia glaberrima, Fadogia gossweileri, Fadogia graminea, Fadogia homblei, Fadogia lactiflora, Fadogia latifolia, Fadogia leucophloea, Fadogia luangwae, Fadogia oblongo-lanceolata, Fadogia obscura, Fadogia olivacea, Fadogia parvifolia, Fadogia pobeguinii, Fadogia punctulata, Fadogia rostrata, Fadogia salictaria, Fadogia schmitzii, Fadogia spectabilis, Fadogia stenophylla, Fadogia tetraquetra, Fadogia tomentosa, Fadogia triphylla, Fadogia variifolia, Fadogia verdcourtii, Fadogia verdickii, Fadogia vollesenii, Fadogia glabberima,

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,