Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
senegalensis
ID:
299895

Status:
valid

Authors:
Blume

Source:
wcs

Year:
1850

Citation Micro:
Mus. Bot. 1: 179 (1850)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000299227

Common Names

  • Senegalensis Rytigynia
  • Rytigynia senegalensis
  • Senegalensis' Rytigynia

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Synonyms

  • Rytigynia senegalensis ledermannii Robyns [valid]
  • Vangueria euonymoides Schweinf. ex Hiern [valid]
  • Canthium euonymoides (Schweinf. ex Hiern) Baill. [valid]
  • Canthium evonymoides Baill. [unknown]

Description

Rytigynia senegalensis (also called 'Senegal Knot', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree that can grow up to 10 m tall. It is native to Africa and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Rytigynia senegalensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and as a source of food.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Rytigynia senegalensis has white flowers with yellow centers, small black seeds and small seedlings with thin stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rytigynia senegalensis is a shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It requires regular watering and fertilizing to ensure healthy growth.

Where to Find Rytigynia senegalensis

Rytigynia senegalensis is native to tropical Africa, from Senegal to Ethiopia and south to Angola.

Rytigynia senegalensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rytigynia senegalensis?

Rytigynia senegalensis

What is the common name of Rytigynia senegalensis?

Senegalensis

Where is Rytigynia senegalensis native to?

Africa

Species in the Rytigynia genus

Rytigynia acuminatissima, Rytigynia adenodonta, Rytigynia argentea, Rytigynia bagshawei, Rytigynia beniensis, Rytigynia binata, Rytigynia bomiliensis, Rytigynia bridsoniae, Rytigynia bugoyensis, Rytigynia canthioides, Rytigynia caudatissima, Rytigynia celastroides, Rytigynia claessensii, Rytigynia claviflora, Rytigynia congesta, Rytigynia constricta, Rytigynia dasyothamnus, Rytigynia decussata, Rytigynia demeusei, Rytigynia dewevrei, Rytigynia dubiosa, Rytigynia eickii, Rytigynia ferruginea, Rytigynia flavida, Rytigynia glabrifolia, Rytigynia gossweileri, Rytigynia gracilipetiolata, Rytigynia griseovelutina, Rytigynia hirsutiflora, Rytigynia humbertii, Rytigynia ignobilis, Rytigynia kigeziensis, Rytigynia kiwuensis, Rytigynia krauseana, Rytigynia laurentii, Rytigynia lecomtei, Rytigynia leonensis, Rytigynia lewisii, Rytigynia liberica, Rytigynia lichenoxenos, Rytigynia longicaudata, Rytigynia longipedicellata, Rytigynia longituba, Rytigynia macrostipulata, Rytigynia macrura, Rytigynia madagascariensis, Rytigynia mayumbensis, Rytigynia membranacea, Rytigynia monantha, Rytigynia mrimaensis,

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