Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Oxalidales
Genus:
Species:
rubiginosa
ID:
524459

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gilg

Source:
cmp

Year:
1891

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 14: 319 (1891)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000523791



Common Names

  • Agelaea rubiginosa
  • Rusty Agelaea
  • False Agelaea


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Synonyms

  • Agelaea kivuensis Troupin [unknown]
  • Agelaea laurentii De Wild. [unknown]
  • Agelaea macrophysa Gilg ex G.Schellenb. [unknown]
  • Agelaea principensis Exell [unknown]
  • Agelaea schweinfurthii Gilg [unknown]
  • Agelaea vanderystii G.Schellenb. & G.Schellenb. [unknown]

Description

Agelaea rubiginosa (also called Rusty 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 rubiginosa 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 rubiginosa has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have two long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Agelaea rubiginosa 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 rubiginosa

Agelaea rubiginosa can be found in tropical Africa and Madagascar.

Agelaea rubiginosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Agelaea rubiginosa?

Agelaea rubiginosa

What is the common name of Agelaea rubiginosa?

Rusty Agelaea

What is the natural habitat of Agelaea rubiginosa?

Lowland rainforests of Central Africa

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