Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gabonica
ID:
199138

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Baill.) Polhill

Source:
ildis

Year:
1971

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull.25: 269 (1971)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000198467



Common Names

  • Aganope
  • Gabonica Aganope
  • Gabon Aganope


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Synonyms

  • Ostryoderris gabonica (Baill.) Dunn [valid]
  • Ostryocarpus major Stapf [valid]
  • Andira gabonica Baill. [valid]
  • Vouacapoua gabonica (Baill.) Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Aganope gabonica (also called Gabon Milkvetch, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Gabon. It has small, yellow flowers and grows in dry, rocky soils in open grasslands and sagebrush habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Aganope gabonica is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fatigue, diabetes, and high cholesterol. It is also believed to have anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and hepatoprotective properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aganope gabonica has small, yellow flowers that are clustered together in a raceme. The seed pods are small and curved, with a single seed inside. The seedlings have small, round leaves and thin stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aganope gabonica can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil and kept moist. Division should be done in spring or autumn. Plants should be spaced 30-60 cm apart and kept in full sun.

Where to Find Aganope gabonica

Aganope gabonica is native to Africa and can be found in moist grasslands and open woodlands.

Aganope gabonica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aganope gabonica?

Aganope gabonica

What is the common name of Aganope gabonica?

Gabon Milkvetch

What is the natural habitat of Aganope gabonica?

Grasslands, open woods, and rocky slopes

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

Henri Ernest Baillon (1827-1895): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baill.' in the authors string.
Roger Marcus Polhill (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Polhill' in the authors string.