Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
latifolia
ID:
331921

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sond.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1865

Citation Micro:
Fl. Cap. 3: 15 (1865)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000331253

Common Names

  • Broad-leaf Vangueria
  • Vangueria latifolia
  • Vangueria

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Synonyms

  • Pachystigma latifolium Sond. [valid]

Description

Vangueria latifolia (also called 'Latifolia 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 white flowers. It is found in woodlands, grasslands, and coastal areas.

Uses & Benefits

Vangueria latifolia is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as a source of food and for its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Vangueria latifolia 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 latifolia is a shrub or small tree, growing up to 4 m tall. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a well-drained, sandy soil. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Vangueria latifolia

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

Vangueria latifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vangueria latifolia?

Vangueria latifolia

What is the common name of Vangueria latifolia?

Broad-leaved Medlar

What is the natural habitat of Vangueria latifolia?

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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