Vangueria soutpansbergensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
N.Hahn
Source:
wcs
Year:
1997
Citation Micro:
Bothalia 27: 45 (1997)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000331315
Common Names
- Vangueria soutpansbergensis
- Soutpansberg Vangueria
- Vangueria soutpansbergensis
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Vangueria soutpansbergensis (also called Soutpansberg Medlar, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree, growing up to 4 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 soutpansbergensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and stomach problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Vangueria soutpansbergensis is a white, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, oblong seed. The seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Vangueria soutpansbergensis 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 soutpansbergensis
Vangueria soutpansbergensis can be found in tropical Africa, from Senegal to Ethiopia and south to Angola and Mozambique.
Vangueria soutpansbergensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vangueria soutpansbergensis?
Vangueria soutpansbergensis
What is the family of Vangueria soutpansbergensis?
Rubiaceae
What is the native range of Vangueria soutpansbergensis?
Eastern and southern Africa
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-211755: Based on the initial data import
Norbert Hahn (b.1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.Hahn' in the authors string.