Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
infausta
ID:
331905

Status:
valid

Authors:
Burch.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1824

Citation Micro:
Trav. S. Africa 2: 258 (1824)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000331237

Common Names

  • Unfortunate Vangueria
  • Vangueria infausta
  • Vangueria

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Synonyms

  • Canthium infaustum Baill. [valid]

Description

Vangueria infausta (also called Infaust Wild Medlar, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that typically grows up to 5 m tall. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in woodlands and savannas. The leaves are simple, alternate, and ovate to oblong-lanceolate in shape. The flowers are small and white, and the fruits are globose and yellow-green.

Uses & Benefits

Vangueria infausta is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Vangueria infausta var. campanulata (Robyns) Verdc.
Vangueria infausta sub. infausta
Vangueria infausta sub. rotundata (Robyns) Verdc.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Vangueria infausta has a small, yellow flower with five petals. The seed is black and round, and the seedlings are small and green with long, thin leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vangueria infausta can be propagated through division of the rhizomes, or by seed. It prefers a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light. It should be grown in a well-draining, coarse potting mix, and watered regularly. Fertilize every two weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Vangueria infausta

Vangueria infausta can be found in tropical Africa, from Nigeria to Ethiopia and south to Angola and Mozambique.

Vangueria infausta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vangueria infausta?

Vangueria infausta

What is the common name of Vangueria infausta?

Unfortunate Medlar

What is the natural habitat of Vangueria infausta?

Dry forests and woodlands

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,

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