Vangueria cinnamomea - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Dinter
Source:
wcs
Year:
1928
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. Beih. 53: 127 (1928)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000331205
Common Names
- Vangueria cinnamomea
- Cinnamomea Vangueria
- Vangueria Cinnamomea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Vangueria cinnamomea (also called 'Cinnamon Vangueria', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to tropical Africa. It is a small shrub with dark green, oval leaves and yellow flowers. It is found in woodlands, grasslands, and coastal areas.
Uses & Benefits
Vangueria cinnamomea is used as a traditional medicine for the treatment of fever, malaria, and stomach ache. It is also used as an ornamental plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Vangueria cinnamomea is a small, white or cream-colored flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, oval-shaped seedlings.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Vangueria cinnamomea can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, sunny location in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Both methods will take several weeks to several months to produce a healthy, mature plant.
Where to Find Vangueria cinnamomea
Vangueria cinnamomea is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa and Madagascar.
Vangueria cinnamomea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vangueria cinnamomea?
Vangueria cinnamomea
What is the family of Vangueria cinnamomea?
Rubiaceae
What is the common name of Vangueria cinnamomea?
Cinnamon Vangueria
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-211654: Based on the initial data import
Kurt Dinter (1868-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dinter' in the authors string.