Status:
valid
Authors:
Brenan
Source:
tro
Year:
1952
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 7: 229 (1952)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001078701
Common Names
- Medusandra Richardsiana
- Richardsiana Medusandra
- Richardsiana Medusandra
Description
Medusandra richardsiana (also called Richards' Medusandra, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree with glossy, dark green leaves and small, white flowers. It is native to West Africa and is found in forests, scrub, and rocky areas.
Uses & Benefits
Medusandra richardsiana is an evergreen shrub native to Central Africa. It is commonly used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes, and is also used to create hedges and windbreaks. It is also used in the production of dyes and in the making of herbal teas.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Medusandra richardsiana has small, white flowers with four petals that bloom in the spring. The flowers are followed by small, round, black fruits that contain a single seed. The seedlings have a single stem with small, dark green leaves.
Where to Find Medusandra richardsiana
Medusandra richardsiana can be found in the tropical regions of Central and South America.
Species in the Medusandra genus
Species in the Peridiscaceae family
Medusandra richardsiana,
Medusandra mpomiana,
Peridiscus lucidus,
Soyauxia glabrescens,
Soyauxia gabonensis,
Soyauxia grandifolia,
Soyauxia floribunda,
Soyauxia velutina,
Soyauxia talbotii,
Soyauxia kwewonii,
Whittonia guianensis,