Agelaea gabonensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Oxalidales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gabonensis
ID:
524401
Status:
valid
Authors:
Jongkind
Source:
cmp
Year:
1991
Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Natl. Belg. 61: 72 (1991)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000523733
Common Names
- Gabonensis Agelaea
- Gabon Agelaea
- Gabon Island Agelaea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Agelaea gabonensis (also called Gabon Agelaea, among many other common names) is a shrub native to tropical Africa. It has white flowers and grows in moist, shady forests.
Uses & Benefits
Agelaea gabonensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to make perfumes, cosmetics, and medicines. It has anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, and antispasmodic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Agelaea gabonensis has yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Agelaea gabonensis is a rhizomatous perennial that is native to tropical Africa. It prefers well-drained, humus-rich soil and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It is best propagated by division in the spring. It can also be propagated from seed, but it takes several years for the plants to reach maturity.
Where to Find Agelaea gabonensis
Agelaea gabonensis is native to Gabon and can be found in tropical rainforests.
Agelaea gabonensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Agelaea gabonensis?
Agelaea gabonensis
What is the common name of Agelaea gabonensis?
Gabon Agelaea
What is the natural habitat of Agelaea gabonensis?
Lowland rainforests of Central Africa
Species in the Agelaea genus
Species in the Connaraceae family
Agelaea annobonensis, Agelaea baronii, Agelaea borneensis, Agelaea claessensii, Agelaea conraui, Agelaea gabonensis, Agelaea insignis, Agelaea macrophylla, Agelaea palmata, Agelaea paradoxa, Agelaea pentagyna, Agelaea poggeana, Agelaea rubiginosa, Agelaea trinervis, Burttia prunoides, Cnestidium bakerianum, Cnestidium froesii, Cnestidium guianense, Cnestidium rufescens, Cnestis bomiensis, Cnestis corniculata, Cnestis ferruginea, Cnestis macrantha, Cnestis macrophylla, Cnestis mannii, Cnestis mildbraedii, Cnestis palala, Cnestis polyphylla, Cnestis racemosa, Cnestis uncata, Cnestis urens, Cnestis yangambiensis, Connarus vulcanicus, Connarus africanus, Connarus agamae, Connarus andamanicus, Connarus annamensis, Connarus bariensis, Connarus beyrichii, Connarus blanchetii, Connarus brachybotryosus, Connarus bracteosovillosus, Connarus celatus, Connarus championii, Connarus cochinchinensis, Connarus conchocarpus, Connarus congolanus, Connarus cordatus, Connarus coriaceus, Connarus costaricensis,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2625990: Based on the initial data import
Carel Christiaan Hugo Jongkind (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jongkind' in the authors string.