Status:
valid
Authors:
Gilg
Source:
cmp
Year:
1895
Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Königl. Bot. Gart. Berlin 1: 65. 1895
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000523782
Common Names
- Agelaea poggeana
- Pogge's Agelaea
- False Agelaea
Synonyms
- Agelaea ferruginosa De Wild. [unknown]
- Agelaea tenuinervis G.Schellenb. [unknown]
- Agelaea villosiflora G.Schellenb. [unknown]
Description
Agelaea poggeana (also called Pogge's 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 poggeana 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 poggeana has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have two long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Agelaea poggeana can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn. Plants should be spaced about 30 cm apart.
Where to Find Agelaea poggeana
Agelaea poggeana can be found in tropical Africa and Madagascar.
Agelaea poggeana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Agelaea poggeana?
Agelaea poggeana
What is the common name of Agelaea poggeana?
Pogge's Agelaea
What is the natural habitat of Agelaea poggeana?
Lowland rainforests of Central Africa
Species in the Agelaea genus
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,
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,