Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cienkowskii
ID:
966928

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schweinf.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1868

Citation Micro:
Reliq. Kotschy. : 47 (1868)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000966266

Common Names

  • Cienkowskii Fadogia
  • Fadogia Cienkowskii
  • Fadogia Cienkowskii Bush

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Description

Fadogia cienkowskii (also called Cienkowski's Fadogia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 4 m tall. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in woodland, savanna and scrub habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Fadogia cienkowskii 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 cienkowskii var. cienkowskii
Fadogia cienkowskii var. lanceolata Robyns

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Fadogia cienkowskii is white with a yellow center and five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have thin, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Fadogia cienkowskii 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 cienkowskii

Fadogia cienkowskii 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,

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