Status:
valid
Authors:
Verdc.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1966
Citation Micro:
Kirkia 5: 276 (1966)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000331380
Common Names
- Vangueriopsis longiflora
- Longiflora Vangueriopsis
- African Medlar
Description
Vangueriopsis longiflora (also called African Daisy, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to tropical Africa. It has a basal rosette of leaves and grows in grasslands, woodlands, and savannas.
Uses & Benefits
Vangueriopsis longiflora 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
Flower: White or pale yellow, tubular, fragrant. Seed: Brown, oblong, flat. Seedlings: Oval-shaped cotyledons, hairy stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Vangueriopsis longiflora 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 soil mix. Both methods should be done in spring or summer.
Where to Find Vangueriopsis longiflora
Vangueriopsis longiflora can be found in the tropical regions of Africa, particularly in Angola, Cameroon, and Congo.
Vangueriopsis longiflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vangueriopsis longiflora?
Vangueriopsis longiflora
What is the common name of Vangueriopsis longiflora?
Long-flowered Vangueriopsis
What is the natural habitat of Vangueriopsis longiflora?
It is native to tropical Africa
Species in the Vangueriopsis genus
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,