Neuburgia corynocarpa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
corynocarpa
ID:
1073293
Status:
valid
Authors:
(A.Gray) Leenh.
Source:
tro
Year:
1963
Citation Micro:
Fl. Males. 6: 365 (1963)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001072631
Common Names
- Neuburgia corynocarpa
- Corynocarpa Neuburgia
- Corynocarpa's Neuburgia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Neuburgia corynocarpa (also called African Olive, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to tropical Africa. It grows to a height of 4-7 m and has a trunk diameter of up to 30 cm. It is found in moist forests, woodlands, and savannas, and is often found growing in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Neuburgia corynocarpa is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, pain, and malaria. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Neuburgia corynocarpa var. sarcantha (Gilg & Gilg-Ben.) B.J.ConnNeuburgia corynocarpa var. corynocarpa
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Neuburgia corynocarpa has white flowers with five petals, and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have two cotyledons that are oval-shaped.
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Neuburgia corynocarpa can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and placed in a rooting hormone before being planted in a well-draining potting mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Neuburgia corynocarpa
Neuburgia corynocarpa is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in tropical rainforests.
Species in the Neuburgia genus
Species in the Loganiaceae family
Antonia ovata, Bonyunia antoniifolia, Bonyunia aquatica, Bonyunia minor, Bonyunia superba, Bonyunia venusta, Bonyunia spectabilis, Bonyunia excelsa, Bonyunia magnifica, Bonyunia nobilis, Bonyunia pulchra, Gardneria angustifolia, Gardneria lanceolata, Gardneria multiflora, Gardneria nutans, Gardneria ovata, Geniostoma angustifolium, Geniostoma antherotrichum, Geniostoma balansanum, Geniostoma biseriale, Geniostoma borbonicum, Geniostoma calcicola, Geniostoma celastrineum, Geniostoma clavatum, Geniostoma cyrtandrae, Geniostoma densiflora, Geniostoma erythrosperma, Geniostoma fagraeoides, Geniostoma gagnae, Geniostoma glaucescens, Geniostoma grandifolium, Geniostoma huttonii, Geniostoma leenhoutsii, Geniostoma macrophyllum, Geniostoma mooreanum, Geniostoma novae-caledoniae, Geniostoma pedunculatum, Geniostoma petiolosum, Geniostoma randianum, Geniostoma rapense, Geniostoma rarotongensis, Geniostoma remyana, Geniostoma rupestre, Geniostoma stipulare, Geniostoma sykesii, Geniostoma trichostylum, Geniostoma umbellatum, Geniostoma vestitum, Geniostoma weinlandii, Geniostoma imbricatum,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-1806235: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.
Pieter Willem Leenhouts (1926-2004): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Leenh.' in the authors string.