Status:
valid
Authors:
Robyns
Source:
wcs
Year:
1928
Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. État Bruxelles 11: 88 (1928)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000966269
Common Names
- Cinerascens Fadogia
- Fadogia Cinerascens
- Fadogia Cinerascens Bush
Description
Fadogia cinerascens (also called Ashy Fadogia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 6 m tall. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in woodland, savanna and scrub habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Fadogia cinerascens 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
The flower of Fadogia cinerascens 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Fadogia cinerascens 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 cinerascens
Fadogia cinerascens 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,