Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Species:
igaganga
ID:
1411460

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Aubrév. & Pellegr.) Byng & Christenh.

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2018

Citation Micro:
Global Fl. 0.259722222. 2018

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001423925



Common Names

  • Pachylobus igaganga
  • Igaganga Pachylobus
  • African Pachylobus


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Description

Pachylobus igaganga (also called Pachylobus igagangas, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to tropical regions of Africa. It has long, thin stems with small, white flowers that are often tinged with yellow. It grows best in moist, well-drained soils and prefers partial shade.

Uses & Benefits

Pachylobus igaganga is used for its edible fruits, as an ornamental plant, and as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pachylobus igaganga is a white, five-petaled bloom with yellow stamens. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pachylobus igaganga can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. The plants should be grown in full sun and kept moist but not wet.

Where to Find Pachylobus igaganga

Pachylobus igaganga is native to tropical and subtropical regions of South America.

Pachylobus igaganga FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pachylobus igaganga?

Pachylobus igaganga

What type of plant is Pachylobus igaganga?

Evergreen tree

Where is Pachylobus igaganga native to?

Africa

Species in the Burseraceae family

Ambilobea madagascariensis, Aucoumea klaineana, Beiselia mexicana, Boswellia globosa, Boswellia ameero, Boswellia bullata, Boswellia carteri, Boswellia dalzielii, Boswellia dioscoridis, Boswellia elongata, Boswellia frereana, Boswellia microphylla, Boswellia nana, Boswellia neglecta, Boswellia ogadensis, Boswellia ovalifoliolata, Boswellia papyrifera, Boswellia pirottae, Boswellia popoviana, Boswellia rivae, Boswellia sacra, Boswellia serrata, Boswellia socotrana, Bursera roseana, Bursera silviae, Bursera toledoana, Bursera altijuga, Bursera amplifolia, Bursera angustata, Bursera aptera, Bursera arida, Bursera ariensis, Bursera aromatica, Bursera aspleniifolia, Bursera attenuata, Bursera bicolor, Bursera biflora, Bursera bipinnata, Bursera bolivarii, Bursera bonetii, Bursera brunea, Bursera cerasifolia, Bursera chemapodicta, Bursera cinerea, Bursera citronella, Bursera collina, Bursera confusa, Bursera copallifera, Bursera coyucensis, Bursera crenata,

References

Maarten J.M. Christenhusz (b.1976): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Christenh.' in the authors string.
André Aubréville (1897-1982): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Aubrév.' in the authors string.
François Pellegrin (1881-1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pellegr.' in the authors string.
James W. Byng: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Byng' in the authors string.