Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rufescens
ID:
802038

Status:
valid

Authors:
(E.A.Bruce) Lantz

Source:
wcs

Year:
2005

Citation Micro:
Pl. Syst. Evol. 253: 181 (2005)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000801372

Common Names

  • Rufescens Vangueria
  • Rufescens Crossberry
  • Rufescens Crossberry Bush

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Description

Vangueria rufescens (also called Red Vangueria, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 4 meters tall. It is native to tropical Africa, including Angola, Cameroon, Congo, Gabon, and Zaire. It is found in lowland rainforest, montane forest, and secondary forest habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Vangueria rufescens is used as a medicinal plant for treating a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and stomachaches. It is also used to make a tea that is said to have calming and soothing effects.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Vangueria rufescens sub. rufescens
Vangueria rufescens sub. angustiloba (Verdc.) Lantz

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Vangueria rufescens is white, with a yellow center, and the seed is a small, dark brown nut. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vangueria rufescens can be propagated by 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 well-drained medium. The plants should be grown in full sun and kept moist.

Where to Find Vangueria rufescens

Vangueria rufescens is native to tropical Africa and Madagascar.

Vangueria rufescens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vangueria rufescens?

Vangueria rufescens

What is the common name of Vangueria rufescens?

Vangueria

What is the family of Vangueria rufescens?

Rubiaceae

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-339762: Based on the initial data import
Eileen Adelaide Bruce (1905-1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.A.Bruce' in the authors string.
Henrik Lantz: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lantz' in the authors string.