Status:
valid
Authors:
Pax
Source:
wcs
Year:
1894
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 19: 82 (1894)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000932772
Common Names
- Gabunensis Crotonogyne
- Gabunensis
- Gabunensis Crotonogyne Plant
Description
Crotonogyne gabunensis (also called Crotonogyne gabunensis, among many other common names) is a small shrub or tree native to Africa. It has small, oval-shaped leaves with a leathery texture and yellow-green flowers. It grows in tropical and subtropical regions in open woodlands and savannas.
Uses & Benefits
Crotonogyne gabunensis is used as an ornamental plant and as a source of natural dyes. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Crotonogyne gabunensis has yellow-green flowers with five petals and a single style. Its seeds are small and round, and its seedlings have narrow, lanceolate leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Crotonogyne gabunensis is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures as low as 25°F. It can be pruned to maintain its shape and size.
Where to Find Crotonogyne gabunensis
Crotonogyne gabunensis can be found in Central Africa
Species in the Crotonogyne genus
Crotonogyne angustifolia,
Crotonogyne caterviflora,
Crotonogyne gabunensis,
Crotonogyne giorgii,
Crotonogyne ikelembensis,
Crotonogyne manniana,
Crotonogyne parvifolia,
Crotonogyne poggei,
Crotonogyne preussii,
Crotonogyne zenkeri,
Species in the Euphorbiaceae family
Acalypha peckoltii,
Acalypha peduncularis,
Acalypha pendula,
Acalypha perrieri,
Acalypha persimilis,
Acalypha peruviana,
Acalypha pervilleana,
Acalypha phleoides,
Acalypha phyllonomifolia,
Acalypha pilosa,
Acalypha pippenii,
Acalypha pittieri,
Acalypha platyphylla,
Acalypha pleiogyne,
Acalypha plicata,
Acalypha pohliana,
Acalypha poiretii,
Acalypha polymorpha,
Acalypha polystachya,
Acalypha portoricensis,
Acalypha pruinosa,
Acalypha pruriens,
Acalypha pseudalopecuroides,
Acalypha pseudovagans,
Acalypha psilostachya,
Acalypha pubiflora,
Acalypha pulchrespicata,
Acalypha punctata,
Acalypha purpurascens,
Acalypha purpusii,
Acalypha pycnantha,
Acalypha pygmaea,
Acalypha radians,
Acalypha radicans,
Acalypha radinostachya,
Acalypha radula,
Acalypha radula,
Acalypha rafaelensis,
Acalypha raivavensis,
Acalypha rapensis,
Acalypha reflexa,
Acalypha repanda,
Acalypha retifera,
Acalypha rhombifolia,
Acalypha rhomboidea,
Acalypha richardiana,
Acalypha riedeliana,
Acalypha rivularis,
Acalypha rottleroides,
Acalypha rubrinervis,