Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
spruceana
ID:
422995

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1854

Citation Micro:
Hooker's J. Bot. Kew Gard. Misc. 6: 197 (1854)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000422327



Common Names

  • Voyria spruceana
  • Spruce's Voyria
  • Spruce Voyria


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Description

Voyria spruceana (also called Spruce's Voyria, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 0.6 m in height. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and Australia. It typically grows in moist, sandy soils in open grasslands and along the edges of wetlands.

Uses & Benefits

Voyria spruceana is used as a ground cover or ornamental plant in gardens. It can also be used to help control erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Voyria spruceana has small, white flowers with a yellow center and a single pistil. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Voyria spruceana is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame in early spring and divisions should be taken in late spring or early summer. The plant prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade.

Where to Find Voyria spruceana

Voyria spruceana can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Portugal, Italy, and Greece.

Voyria spruceana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Voyria spruceana?

Voyria spruceana

What is the natural habitat of Voyria spruceana?

Voyria spruceana is found in tropical and subtropical forests of Africa, Asia, and Australia.

What are the common names of Voyria spruceana?

Common names of Voyria spruceana include African wild ginger, African wildflower, and African wildflower ginger.

Species in the Gentianaceae family

Adenolisianthus arboreus, Anthocleista amplexicaulis, Anthocleista djalonensis, Anthocleista grandiflora, Anthocleista inermis, Anthocleista laxiflora, Anthocleista liebrechtsiana, Anthocleista longifolia, Anthocleista madagascariensis, Anthocleista microphylla, Anthocleista nobilis, Anthocleista obanensis, Anthocleista procera, Anthocleista scandens, Anthocleista schweinfurthii, Anthocleista vogelii, Anthocleista potalioides, Aripuana cullmaniorum, Bartonia paniculata, Bartonia verna, Bartonia virginica, Bisgoeppertia robustior, Bisgoeppertia gracilis, Bisgoeppertia scandens, Blackstonia acuminata, Blackstonia grandiflora, Blackstonia imperfoliata, Blackstonia perfoliata, Calolisianthus amplissimus, Calolisianthus pedunculatus, Canscora alata, Canscora andrographioides, Canscora concanensis, Canscora diffusa, Canscora heteroclita, Canscora macrocalyx, Canscora pauciflora, Canscora perfoliata, Canscora roxburghii, Canscora schultesii, Canscora stricta, Canscora bidoupensis, Canscora bhatiana, Canscora shrirangiana, Canscora ciathula, Canscora tetraptera, Celiantha bella, Celiantha chimantensis, Celiantha imthurniana, Centaurium ameghinoi,

References

George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:266507-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.