Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
spectabilis
ID:
966989

Status:
valid

Authors:
Milne-Redh.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1947

Citation Micro:
Hooker's Icon. Pl. 35: t. 3459 (1947)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000966327

Common Names

  • Fadogia spectabilis
  • Showy Fadogia
  • Spectabilis Fadogia

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Description

Fadogia spectabilis (also called Showy Fadogia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 m tall. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in woodland, savanna and scrub habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Fadogia spectabilis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating fever, malaria, and dysentery.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Fadogia spectabilis has small, yellow flowers, followed by small, reddish-brown seeds. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Fadogia spectabilis is a shrub or small tree that can be propagated from seed. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -4°C (25°F). Prune to shape in spring. It can also be propagated from cuttings.

Where to Find Fadogia spectabilis

Fadogia spectabilis 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-83714: Based on the initial data import
Edgar Milne-Redhead (1906-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Milne-Redh.' in the authors string.