Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
villosa
ID:
223578

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.G.M.Pers.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Wageningen Agric. Univ. Pap. 92(2): 195 (1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000222907



Common Names

  • Landolphia villosa
  • Villosa's Landolphia
  • Villosa's Milkberry


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Synonyms

  • Carpodinus gentilii De Wild. [unknown]

Description

Landolphia villosa (also called Hairy Liana, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Apocynaceae family. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in moist forests, thickets, and along rivers. It is a woody, evergreen climber with ovate leaves and white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Landolphia villosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties in traditional African medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: White or yellowish-white, fragrant, with 5 petals, about 2 cm in diameter. Seed: Brown, ovoid, about 2.5 mm in diameter. Seedlings: Cotyledons obovate, about 4 mm long, 2 mm wide, apex rounded.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Landolphia villosa is a woody climber with a strong root system. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Cultivation is best done in a warm, humid environment with plenty of light and good drainage.

Where to Find Landolphia villosa

Landolphia villosa is native to West Africa. It is found in tropical rainforests and is available from nurseries and garden centers.

Landolphia villosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Landolphia villosa?

Landolphia villosa

What type of plant is Landolphia villosa?

It is a species of flowering plant in the family Apocynaceae

Where is Landolphia villosa native to?

It is native to tropical Africa

Species in the Landolphia genus

Landolphia angustisepala, Landolphia axillaris, Landolphia breviloba, Landolphia bruneelii, Landolphia buchananii, Landolphia calabarica, Landolphia camptoloba, Landolphia congolensis, Landolphia cuneifolia, Landolphia dewevrei, Landolphia dulcis, Landolphia elliptica, Landolphia eminiana, Landolphia exilis, Landolphia ferrea, Landolphia flavidiflora, Landolphia foretiana, Landolphia fragrans, Landolphia glabra, Landolphia glandulosa, Landolphia gossweileri, Landolphia gummifera, Landolphia heudelotii, Landolphia hirsuta, Landolphia hispidula, Landolphia incerta, Landolphia jumellei, Landolphia kirkii, Landolphia lanceolata, Landolphia lanceolata, Landolphia landolphioides, Landolphia lecomtei, Landolphia leptantha, Landolphia le-testui, Landolphia ligustrifolia, Landolphia macrantha, Landolphia mandrianambo, Landolphia mannii, Landolphia maxima, Landolphia membranacea, Landolphia micrantha, Landolphia myrtifolia, Landolphia nitens, Landolphia nitidula, Landolphia noctiflora, Landolphia obliquinervia, Landolphia owariensis, Landolphia parvifolia, Landolphia platyclada, Landolphia pyramidata,

Species in the Apocynaceae family

Acokanthera laevigata, Acokanthera oblongifolia, Acokanthera oppositifolia, Acokanthera rotundata, Acokanthera schimperi, Adenium boehmianum, Adenium multiflorum, Adenium obesum, Adenium oleifolium, Adenium swazicum, Adenium dhofarense, Aganosma breviloba, Aganosma cymosa, Aganosma gracilis, Aganosma lacei, Aganosma petelotii, Aganosma schlechteriana, Aganosma siamensis, Aganosma wallichii, Aganosma heynei, Alafia alba, Alafia barteri, Alafia benthamii, Alafia berrieri, Alafia calophylla, Alafia caudata, Alafia erythrophthalma, Alafia falcata, Alafia fuscata, Alafia insularis, Alafia intermedia, Alafia landolphioides, Alafia lucida, Alafia microstylis, Alafia multiflora, Alafia nigrescens, Alafia orientalis, Alafia parciflora, Alafia pauciflora, Alafia perrieri, Alafia schumannii, Alafia thouarsii, Alafia vallium, Alafia verschuereni, Alafia whytei, Alafia zambesiaca, Allamanda calcicola, Allamanda angustifolia, Allamanda blanchetii, Allamanda cathartica,

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