Status:
valid
Authors:
(Baker) Baker f.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1913
Citation Micro:
A.B.Rendle & al., Cat. Pl. Oban: 26 (1913)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000211900
Common Names
- Oligophyllus Angylocalyx
- Angylocalyx Oligophyllus
- Oligophyllus Velvetbush
Synonyms
- Angylocalyx claessensii De Wild. [valid]
- Angylocalyx ramiflorus Taub. [valid]
- Angylocalyx wellensi De Wild. [valid]
- Sophora oligophylla Baker [valid]
- Angylocalyx trifoliolatus Baker f. [valid]
Description
Angylocalyx oligophyllus (also called Angylocalyx oligophylla, 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 oligophyllus 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 oligophyllus 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 oligophyllus 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 oligophyllus
Angylocalyx oligophyllus can be found in tropical Africa, from Senegal to Ethiopia and south to Angola.
Angylocalyx oligophyllus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Angylocalyx oligophyllus?
Angylocalyx oligophyllus
What type of plant is Angylocalyx oligophyllus?
Herbaceous perennial
Where does Angylocalyx oligophyllus grow?
It is native to South Africa
Species in the Angylocalyx genus
Species in the Fabaceae family