Status:
valid
Authors:
Hutch.
Source:
tro
Year:
1915
Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1915: 44 (1915)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001078698
Common Names
- Soyauxia Floribunda
- Floribunda Soyauxia
- Floribunda Soyauxia
Description
Soyauxia floribunda (also called Many-flowered Soyauxia, 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
Soyauxia floribunda is an evergreen shrub native to West 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
Soyauxia floribunda 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Soyauxia floribunda can be propagated by seed, cuttings, or layering. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist soil mix. Layering can be done by burying a low-hanging branch in the soil and allowing it to root.
Where to Find Soyauxia floribunda
Soyauxia floribunda can be found in the tropical regions of Central and South America.
Species in the Soyauxia 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,