Fadogia chlorantha - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
K.Schum.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1903
Citation Micro:
Kunene-Sambesi Exped. : 388 (1903)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000966262
Common Names
- Chlorantha Fadogia
- Fadogia Chlorantha
- Fadogia Chlorantha Bush
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Fadogia chlorantha (also called African Cherry, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 10 m tall. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in woodland, savanna and scrub habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Fadogia chlorantha is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control and as a windbreak.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Fadogia chlorantha var. chloranthaFadogia chlorantha var. thamnus (K.Schum.) Verdc.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Fadogia chlorantha has white flowers with yellow centers and dark brown seeds. The seedlings are small and have long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Fadogia chlorantha 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 chlorantha
Fadogia chlorantha 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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-83653: Based on the initial data import
Karl Moritz Schumann (1851-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Schum.' in the authors string.