Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hiern) Verdc.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1987
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 42: 197 (1987)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000331358
Common Names
- Vangueriella rhamnoides
- Rhamnoides Vangueriella
- African Medlar
Synonyms
- Plectronia rhamnoides (Hiern) K.Schum. [unknown]
- Canthium rhamnoides Hiern [valid]
Description
Vangueriella rhamnoides (also called Rhamnoides 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 rhamnoides 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 rhamnoides is white and tubular in shape. The seed is small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and long with small, green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Vangueriella rhamnoides 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 Vangueriella rhamnoides
Vangueriella rhamnoides is native to tropical Africa, from Senegal to Sudan and south to Angola and Mozambique.
Vangueriella rhamnoides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vangueriella rhamnoides?
Vangueriella rhamnoides
What is the common name of Vangueriella rhamnoides?
Rhamnoides Wild Medlar
Where is Vangueriella rhamnoides 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,