Status:
valid
Authors:
Harms
Source:
ildis
Year:
1910
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst.45: 307 (1910)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000211899
Common Names
- Braun's Angylocalyx
- Angylocalyx Braunii
- Braun's Velvetbush
Description
Angylocalyx braunii (also called Angylocalyx braunianus, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree, growing up to 10 m tall. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Angylocalyx braunii is used as a medicinal plant for treating a variety of ailments, including fever, malaria, and dysentery. It is also used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Angylocalyx braunii is a small, yellow-green, bell-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, thin stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Angylocalyx braunii is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is native to Angola and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. It is an evergreen shrub that grows to a height of 1-3 m. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Angylocalyx braunii
Angylocalyx braunii can be found in tropical Africa, from Senegal to Ethiopia and south to Angola.
Angylocalyx braunii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Angylocalyx braunii?
Angylocalyx braunii
What type of plant is Angylocalyx braunii?
Herbaceous perennial
Where does Angylocalyx braunii grow?
It is native to South Africa
Species in the Angylocalyx genus
Species in the Fabaceae family