Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
parvifolia
ID:
966978

Status:
valid

Authors:
Verdc.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 36: 528 (1981)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000966316

Common Names

  • Fadogia parvifolia
  • Small-Leaved Fadogia
  • Parvifolia Fadogia

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Description

Fadogia parvifolia (also called Small-leaved Fadogia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Rubiaceae family. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in grassland and savanna habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Fadogia parvifolia has been used in traditional medicine for treating fever, malaria, and other ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Fadogia parvifolia has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Fadogia parvifolia 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 parvifolia

Fadogia parvifolia can be found in the tropical regions of Africa, such as Nigeria, Cameroon, and the 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-83704: Based on the initial data import
Bernard Verdcourt (1925-2011): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Verdc.' in the authors string.