Droogmansia vanderystii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
vanderystii
ID:
178538
Status:
valid
Authors:
De Wild.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1925
Citation Micro:
Rev. Zool. Bot. Africaines13(Suppl. Bot.): 16 (1925)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000177867
Common Names
- Vanderyst's Droogmansia
- Droogmansia
- Vanderyst Droogmansia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Droogmansia vanderystii (also called 'Vanderyst's Senna', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 4 m tall. It is native to South America and is found in dry forests, scrublands, and savannas. Its leaves are alternate, pinnate, and have 5-7 leaflets. Its flowers are yellow and its fruits are pods.
Uses & Benefits
Droogmansia vanderystii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory, antiseptic and analgesic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Droogmansia vanderystii has yellow flowers that are about 1 cm in diameter. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are about 3 cm in height.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Droogmansia vanderystii is a shrub that grows in tropical climates. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy stems and planted in a moist potting mix.
Where to Find Droogmansia vanderystii
Droogmansia vanderystii can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America.
Droogmansia vanderystii FAQ
What are the growth requirements of Droogmansia vanderystii?
Droogmansia vanderystii requires full sun and well-drained soil for optimal growth.
How often should I water Droogmansia vanderystii?
Droogmansia vanderystii should be watered regularly, about once a week or when the soil is dry.
What is the best fertilizer for Droogmansia vanderystii?
A balanced fertilizer such as 10-10-10 should be used for Droogmansia vanderystii.
Species in the Droogmansia genus
Droogmansia angolensis, Droogmansia chevalieri, Droogmansia dorae, Droogmansia elongata, Droogmansia gossweileri, Droogmansia grandiflora, Droogmansia lancifolia, Droogmansia ledermannii, Droogmansia longirhachis, Droogmansia megalantha, Droogmansia mildbraedii, Droogmansia montana, Droogmansia munamensis, Droogmansia pteropus, Droogmansia reducta, Droogmansia scaettaiana, Droogmansia sillansii, Droogmansia tenuis, Droogmansia tisserantii, Droogmansia vanderystii, Droogmansia vanmeelii, Droogmansia velutina, Droogmansia sillansiana,
Species in the Fabaceae family
References
Émile Auguste Joseph De Wildeman (1866-1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'De Wild.' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Droogmansia vanderystii De Wild.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.