Rhigozum virgatum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
virgatum
ID:
780169
Status:
valid
Authors:
Merxm. & A.Schreib.
Source:
iplants
Year:
1966
Citation Micro:
Mitt. Bot. Staatssamml. München 6: 250 (1966)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000779502
Common Names
- Rhigozum virgatum
- Virgatum Rhigozum
- Virgatum
Searching for Rhigozum virgatum? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!
Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Rhigozum virgatum (also called Wandering Combretum, among many other common names) is a shrub native to tropical Africa. It has glossy, dark green leaves and produces small, yellow flowers. It is found in dry woodlands and savannas.
Uses & Benefits
Rhigozum virgatum is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, rheumatism, and skin diseases. It is also used as a food preservative and for making perfumes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Rhigozum virgatum has small, white flowers with four petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings have thin, light green stems and small, light green leaves.
Searching for Rhigozum virgatum? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!
Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Rhigozum virgatum is an evergreen shrub that can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and is drought tolerant. Propagation is by seed, cuttings or layering.
Where to Find Rhigozum virgatum
Rhigozum virgatum is native to tropical Africa and can be found in moist forests and along stream banks.
Rhigozum virgatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Rhigozum virgatum?
Rhigozum virgatum
What is the common name of Rhigozum virgatum?
Twiggy Rhigozum
What is the habitat of Rhigozum virgatum?
Rhigozum virgatum is found in tropical and subtropical regions of South America, Central America, and the Caribbean.
Species in the Rhigozum genus
Species in the Bignoniaceae family
Adenocalymma neoflavidum, Adenocalymma pseudopatulum, Adenocalymma acutissimum, Adenocalymma apparicianum, Adenocalymma apurense, Adenocalymma arthropetiolatum, Adenocalymma bracteatum, Adenocalymma bracteolatum, Adenocalymma bullatum, Adenocalymma calderonii, Adenocalymma chocoense, Adenocalymma coriaceum, Adenocalymma cymbalum, Adenocalymma dichilum, Adenocalymma divaricatum, Adenocalymma dugandii, Adenocalymma dusenii, Adenocalymma flavum, Adenocalymma fruticosum, Adenocalymma gracielzae, Adenocalymma hatschbachii, Adenocalymma heterophyllum, Adenocalymma hirtum, Adenocalymma hypostictum, Adenocalymma impressum, Adenocalymma inundatum, Adenocalymma macrophyllum, Adenocalymma magdalenense, Adenocalymma magnificum, Adenocalymma marginatum, Adenocalymma nervosum, Adenocalymma paulistarum, Adenocalymma prancei, Adenocalymma salmoneum, Adenocalymma saulense, Adenocalymma scabriusculum, Adenocalymma scansile, Adenocalymma sousae, Adenocalymma subincanum, Adenocalymma subsessilifolium, Adenocalymma subspicatum, Adenocalymma tephrinocalyx, Adenocalymma ternatum, Adenocalymma trifoliatum, Adenocalymma ubatubense, Adenocalymma uleanum, Adenocalymma cladotrichum, Adenocalymma reticulatum, Adenocalymma velutinum, Adenocalymma adenophorum,
References
Hermann Merxmüller (1920-1988): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Merxm.' in the authors string.
Annelis Schreiber (1927-2010): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Schreib.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:110548-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].