Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
venosa
ID:
332005

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sond.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1865

Citation Micro:
Fl. Cap. 3: 14 (1865)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000331337

Common Names

  • Vangueria venosa
  • Velvety Vangueria
  • Velvety Bushwillow

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Synonyms

  • Pachystigma cymosum Robyns [valid]
  • Pachystigma venosum Hochst. [valid]
  • Vangueria venosa Robyns [unknown]

Description

Vangueria venosa (also called Veined Medlar, among many other common names) is a small tree, up to 10 m tall, with a dense crown and rough bark. It is native to tropical Africa, from Nigeria to South Africa, and is found in a variety of habitats, from coastal dunes to dry bushland.

Uses & Benefits

Vangueria venosa 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 venosa is a white, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, oblong seed. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vangueria venosa can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature plants and rooted in a sandy soil mix. They should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they are well-rooted.

Where to Find Vangueria venosa

Vangueria venosa is native to tropical Africa, from Senegal to Sudan and south to Angola and Mozambique.

Vangueria venosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vangueria venosa?

Vangueria venosa

What is the common name of Vangueria venosa?

African Medlar

What is the natural habitat of Vangueria venosa?

It is native to tropical 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,

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