Vangueriella letestui - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
letestui
ID:
332021
Status:
valid
Authors:
Verdc.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1987
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 42: 194 (1987)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000331353
Common Names
- Vangueriella letestui
- Letestu's Vangueriella
- African Medlar
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Vangueriella letestui (also called Letestu's Medlar, among many other common names) is a small shrub, up to 3 m tall, with a dense crown and smooth bark. It is native to tropical Africa, from Ethiopia to South Africa, and is found in a variety of habitats, from coastal dunes to dry bushland.
Uses & Benefits
Vangueriella letestui is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties to treat various ailments such as fever, headaches, and stomach disorders.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Vangueriella letestui is white and tubular in shape. The seed is small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and long with small, green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Vangueriella letestui 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 Vangueriella letestui
Vangueriella letestui is native to tropical Africa, from Senegal to Sudan and south to Angola and Mozambique.
Vangueriella letestui FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vangueriella letestui?
Vangueriella letestui
What is the common name of Vangueriella letestui?
Letestu's Wild Medlar
Where is Vangueriella letestui native to?
Eastern and southern Africa
Species in the Vangueriella genus
Vangueriella campylacantha, Vangueriella chlorantha, Vangueriella discolor, Vangueriella georgesii, Vangueriella glabrescens, Vangueriella laxiflora, Vangueriella letestui, Vangueriella nigerica, Vangueriella nigricans, Vangueriella olacifolia, Vangueriella orthacantha, Vangueriella rhamnoides, Vangueriella rufa, Vangueriella sapinii, Vangueriella soyauxii, Vangueriella spinosa, Vangueriella vanguerioides, Vangueriella zenkeri,
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-211791: Based on the initial data import
Bernard Verdcourt (1925-2011): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Verdc.' in the authors string.