Status:
valid
Authors:
Harms
Source:
ildis
Year:
1899
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst.26: 178 (1899)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000211909
Common Names
- Schumann's Angylocalyx
- Angylocalyx Schumannianus
- Schumann's Velvetbush
Description
Angylocalyx schumannianus (also called Angylocalyx schumanniana, 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 schumannianus 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 schumannianus 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 schumannianus 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 schumannianus
Angylocalyx schumannianus can be found in tropical Africa, from Senegal to Ethiopia and south to Angola.
Angylocalyx schumannianus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Angylocalyx schumannianus?
Angylocalyx schumannianus
What is the common name of Angylocalyx schumannianus?
Schumann's angylocalyx
What is the natural habitat of Angylocalyx schumannianus?
Dry grasslands and woodlands
Species in the Angylocalyx genus
Species in the Fabaceae family