Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pygmaea
ID:
331965

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1897

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 35: 342 (1897)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000331297

Common Names

  • Vangueria pygmaea
  • Pygmy Vangueria
  • Vangueria pygmaea

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Synonyms

  • Pachystigma pygmaeum Robyns [valid]
  • Pachystigma rhodesianum Robyns [valid]
  • Vangueria nana K.Schum. ex Robyns [invalid]
  • Vangueria rhodesiana S.Moore [valid]
  • Vangueria setosa Conrath [valid]

Description

Vangueria pygmaea (also called Pygmy Medlar, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree, growing up to 2 m tall. It is native to tropical Africa, from Ethiopia and Somalia south to South Africa, and is found in a variety of habitats, from moist forest margins to dry bushland.

Uses & Benefits

Vangueria pygmaea 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.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Vangueria pygmaea are white and fragrant. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and slender.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vangueria pygmaea is a shrub or small tree that can grow up to 5 m tall. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in a variety of habitats, including dry forests, woodlands, and savannas. Propagation can be done through seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist soil mix.

Where to Find Vangueria pygmaea

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

Vangueria pygmaea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vangueria pygmaea?

Vangueria pygmaea

What is the family of Vangueria pygmaea?

Rubiaceae

What is the natural habitat of Vangueria pygmaea?

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,

References