Status:
valid
Authors:
(Engl.) Aubrév.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1963
Citation Micro:
Adansonia , n.s., 3: 42 (1963)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000332903
Common Names
- Vitellariopsis cuneata
- Cuneata Vitellariopsis
- Cuneata Vitellariopsis
Synonyms
- Mimusops cuneata Engl. [unknown]
- Austromimusops cuneata (Engl.) A.Meeuse [unknown]
Description
Vitellariopsis cuneata (also called Wedge-shaped Vitellariopsis, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Western Australia. It has small, feathery leaves and pink and white flowers. It grows in sandy soils in heathland, shrubland, and woodland habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Vitellariopsis cuneata is used in traditional medicine for treating digestive problems, skin diseases, and fever. It is also used as a natural insect repellent and as a fertilizer for plants.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Vitellariopsis cuneata has white flowers with four petals and yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have thin, light green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Vitellariopsis cuneata is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost. It can be propagated by seed or division in spring or early summer.
Where to Find Vitellariopsis cuneata
Vitellariopsis cuneata can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including India, Southeast Asia, Australia, and the Pacific Islands.
Vitellariopsis cuneata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vitellariopsis cuneata?
Vitellariopsis cuneata
What is the common name of Vitellariopsis cuneata?
Cuneata Vitellariopsis
What is the natural habitat of Vitellariopsis cuneata?
Tropical and subtropical regions of Africa
Species in the Vitellariopsis genus
Species in the Sapotaceae family
Afrosersalisia rwandensis,
Amorphospermum antilogum,
Argania spinosa,
Aubregrinia taiensis,
Aulandra beccarii,
Aulandra cauliflora,
Aulandra longifolia,
Autranella congolensis,
Baillonella toxisperma,
Beccariella balansana,
Beccariella crebrifolia,
Beccariella lasiantha,
Beccariella novocaledonica,
Beccariella xerocarpa,
Beccariella brownlessiana,
Boerlagella spectabilis,
Breviea sericea,
Burckella banikiensis,
Burckella erythrophylla,
Burckella fijiensis,
Burckella hillii,
Burckella macropoda,
Burckella magusum,
Burckella obovata,
Burckella parvifolia,
Burckella polymera,
Burckella poolei,
Burckella richii,
Burckella sorei,
Burckella thurstonii,
Capurodendron androyense,
Capurodendron ankaranense,
Capurodendron antongiliense,
Capurodendron apollonioides,
Capurodendron bakeri,
Capurodendron costatum,
Capurodendron delphinense,
Capurodendron gracilifolium,
Capurodendron greveanum,
Capurodendron ludiifolium,
Capurodendron madagascariense,
Capurodendron mandrarense,
Capurodendron microphyllum,
Capurodendron nodosum,
Capurodendron perrieri,
Capurodendron pervillei,
Capurodendron pseudoterminalia,
Capurodendron rubrocostatum,
Capurodendron rufescens,
Capurodendron sakalavum,