Status:
valid
Authors:
De Wild.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1910
Citation Micro:
Ann. Mus. Congo Belge, Bot., sér. 5, 3: 196 (1910)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000211905
Common Names
- Pynaert's Angylocalyx
- Angylocalyx Pynaertii
- Pynaert's Velvetbush
Synonyms
- Angylocalyx zeucheri Harms [unknown]
- Angylocalyx gossweileri Baker f. [valid]
- Angylocalyx zenkeri Harms [valid]
- Angylocalyx zenkeri gossweileri (Baker f.) Pellegr. [valid]
Description
Angylocalyx pynaertii (also called Angylocalyx pynaertiana, 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 pynaertii 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 pynaertii 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 pynaertii 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 pynaertii
Angylocalyx pynaertii can be found in tropical Africa, from Senegal to Ethiopia and south to Angola.
Angylocalyx pynaertii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Angylocalyx pynaertii?
Angylocalyx pynaertii
What type of plant is Angylocalyx pynaertii?
Herbaceous perennial
Where does Angylocalyx pynaertii grow?
It is native to South Africa
Species in the Angylocalyx genus
Species in the Fabaceae family