Status:
valid
Authors:
Baker f. ex Hutch. & Dalziel
Source:
ildis
Year:
1928
Citation Micro:
Fl. W. Trop. Afr.1: 371 (1928)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000211911
Common Names
- Talbot's Angylocalyx
- Angylocalyx Talbotii
- Talbot's Velvetbush
Description
Angylocalyx talbotii (also called Angylocalyx talbotiana, 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 talbotii 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 talbotii 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 talbotii 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 talbotii
Angylocalyx talbotii can be found in tropical Africa, from Senegal to Ethiopia and south to Angola.
Angylocalyx talbotii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Angylocalyx talbotii?
Angylocalyx talbotii
What type of plant is Angylocalyx talbotii?
Angylocalyx talbotii is a shrub
Where is Angylocalyx talbotii found?
Angylocalyx talbotii is found in tropical Africa
Species in the Angylocalyx genus
Species in the Fabaceae family