Status:
valid
Authors:
J.F.Gmel.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1791
Citation Micro:
Syst. Nat. ed. 13[bis] : 367 (1791)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000331269
Common Names
- Madagascar Vangueria
- Vangueria madagascariensis
- Vangueria
Synonyms
- Vangueria edulis Miq. [unknown]
- Dondisia foetida Hasskl. [deprecated]
- Vangueria madagascariensis madagascariensis [unknown]
Description
Vangueria madagascariensis (also called 'Madagascariensis 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 madagascariensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headaches, and other ailments.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Vangueria madagascariensis var. abyssinica (A.Rich.) Puff
Vangueria madagascariensis var. madagascariensis
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: White or pale yellow, tubular, fragrant. Seed: Brown, oblong, flat. Seedlings: Oval-shaped cotyledons, hairy stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Vangueria madagascariensis 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 madagascariensis
Vangueria madagascariensis can be found in Madagascar.
Vangueria madagascariensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vangueria madagascariensis?
Vangueria madagascariensis
What is the family of Vangueria madagascariensis?
Rubiaceae
What is the natural habitat of Vangueria madagascariensis?
Tropical forests
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,