Description
Vangueria ferruginea (also called Rusty Vangueria, among many other common names) is a shrub species native to tropical and subtropical regions. It has a single, erect stem, with a single flower at the top. The flower has a pink-purple corolla and a yellow-green calyx. It grows in sandy and rocky soils, in open areas, and in grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Vangueria ferruginea is used as a medicinal plant, for timber, and as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Cultivation and Propagation
Vangueria ferruginea is an easy-to-grow, low-maintenance perennial. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division in spring or early summer. Cuttings can also be taken in late summer or fall.