Vangueria agrestis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Schweinf. ex Hiern) Lantz
Source:
wcs
Year:
2005
Citation Micro:
Pl. Syst. Evol. 253: 179 (2005)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000801339
Common Names
- Vangueria Agrestis
- Field Vangueria
- Vangueria
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Vangueria agrestis (also called Vangueria, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to the tropical regions of Africa. It grows to a height of 1-2 meters and has small, yellow flowers. It is found in tropical forests and other humid habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Vangueria agrestis is used for medicinal purposes, such as for treating skin diseases, digestive disorders, and respiratory ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Vangueria agrestis is yellow and has a bell-shaped corolla. The seed is small, round and black. The seedling has a long stem and small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Vangueria agrestis is a shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate moderate frost. It can be pruned to keep it in shape.
Where to Find Vangueria agrestis
Vangueria agrestis is native to Africa and is found in Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, and Tanzania.
Vangueria agrestis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vangueria agrestis?
Vangueria agrestis
What is the common name of Vangueria agrestis?
Vangueria agrestis
What is the family of Vangueria agrestis?
Rubiaceae
Species in the Vangueria genus
Vangueria apiculata, Vangueria bicolor, Vangueria chariensis, Vangueria cinnamomea, Vangueria cyanescens, Vangueria dryadum, Vangueria esculenta, Vangueria glabrata, Vangueria infausta, Vangueria kerstingii, Vangueria lasiantha, Vangueria latifolia, Vangueria loranthifolia, Vangueria macrocalyx, Vangueria madagascariensis, Vangueria obtusifolia, Vangueria parvifolia, Vangueria praecox, Vangueria proschii, Vangueria pygmaea, Vangueria randii, Vangueria senegalensis, Vangueria soutpansbergensis, Vangueria venosa, Vangueria volkensii, Vangueria agrestis, Vangueria albosetulosa, Vangueria bowkeri, Vangueria burnettii, Vangueria burttii, Vangueria cinerascens, Vangueria cistifolia, Vangueria coerulea, Vangueria discolor, Vangueria fulva, Vangueria fuscosetulosa, Vangueria gillettii, Vangueria gossweileri, Vangueria induta, Vangueria micropyren, Vangueria mollis, Vangueria monteiroi, Vangueria pachyantha, Vangueria pallidiflora, Vangueria psammophila, Vangueria quarrei, Vangueria rhodesiaca, Vangueria rufescens, Vangueria schliebenii, Vangueria schumanniana,
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-339732: Based on the initial data import
Georg August Schweinfurth (1836-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schweinf.' in the authors string.
William Philip Hiern (1839-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hiern' in the authors string.
Henrik Lantz: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lantz' in the authors string.