Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
elskensii
ID:
966936

Status:
valid

Authors:
De Wild.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1925

Citation Micro:
Pl. Bequaert. 3: 201 (1925)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000966274

Common Names

  • Elskensii Fadogia
  • Fadogia Elskensii
  • Fadogia Elskensii Bush

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Description

Fadogia elskensii (also called Elskens' 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 elskensii 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 elskensii var. elskensii
Fadogia elskensii var. ufipaensis Verdc.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Fadogia elskensii 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 elskensii can be propagated by seed, cuttings, or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept at a temperature of 70-75°F (21-24°C). Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist soil mix. Division can be done in the spring or fall. The plant should be divided into sections with at least one bud per section. Plant the divisions in a well-drained soil mix and water thoroughly.

Where to Find Fadogia elskensii

Fadogia elskensii 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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