Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
vermeulenii
ID:
212581

Status:
valid

Authors:
De Wild.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1906

Citation Micro:
Ann. Mus. Congo Belge, Bot., sér. 5, 1: 251 (1906)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000211910



Common Names

  • Vermeulen's Angylocalyx
  • Angylocalyx Vermeulenii
  • Vermeulen's Velvetbush


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Synonyms

  • Angylocalyx schumannianus vermeulenii (De Wild.) Yakovl. [unknown]

Description

Angylocalyx vermeulenii (also called Angylocalyx vermeuleniana, 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 vermeulenii 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 vermeulenii 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Angylocalyx vermeulenii 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 vermeulenii

Angylocalyx vermeulenii can be found in tropical Africa, from Senegal to Ethiopia and south to Angola.

Angylocalyx vermeulenii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Angylocalyx vermeulenii?

Angylocalyx vermeulenii

What is the common name of Angylocalyx vermeulenii?

Vermeulen's angylocalyx

What is the natural habitat of Angylocalyx vermeulenii?

Dry grasslands and woodlands

Species in the Fabaceae family