Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Species:
gabonica
ID:
746913

Status:
valid

Authors:
Breteler

Source:
cmp

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Edinburgh J. Bot. 67: 343 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000746246



Common Names

  • Carpolobia gabonica
  • Gabonica Carpolobia
  • Carpolobia


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Description

Carpolobia gabonica (also called Gabon Carpolobia, among many other common names) is a species of evergreen shrub in the Polygalaceae family. It is native to Gabon, and is found in subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. It is a small shrub, growing up to 1 meter tall and has a trunk diameter of up to 5 cm.

Uses & Benefits

Carpolobia gabonica is used as a traditional medicine for the treatment of fever, malaria, and dysentery. It is also used as a food source and for its timber.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Carpolobia gabonica is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carpolobia gabonica is a small tree native to tropical Africa. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soils.

Where to Find Carpolobia gabonica

Carpolobia gabonica is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Carpolobia gabonica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carpolobia gabonica?

Carpolobia gabonica

What are the common names of Carpolobia gabonica?

Gabon Carpolobia

What is the natural habitat of Carpolobia gabonica?

Tropical forests of Central and West Africa

Species in the Polygalaceae family

Acanthocladus brasiliensis, Acanthocladus guayaquilensis, Acanthocladus moyanoi, Acanthocladus scleroxylon, Acanthocladus tehuelchum, Acanthocladus colombianus, Acanthocladus dukei, Acanthocladus pulcherrimus, Acanthocladus santosii, Acanthocladus dichromus, Ancylotropis insignis, Ancylotropis malmeana, Asemeia grandiflora, Asemeia ignatii, Asemeia ilheotica, Asemeia lindmaniana, Asemeia marquesiana, Asemeia martiana, Asemeia monninoides, Asemeia parietaria, Asemeia pohliana, Asemeia rhodoptera, Asemeia glabra, Asemeia hirsuta, Asemeia apopetala, Asemeia echinosperma, Asemeia hondurana, Asemeia securidaca, Asemeia sphaerospora, Asemeia tonsa, Asemeia acuminata, Asemeia extraaxillaris, Asemeia galmeri, Asemeia hebeclada, Asemeia mollis, Asemeia monticola, Asemeia ovata, Asemeia pseudohebeclada, Asemeia tobatiensis, Asemeia violacea, Asemeia floribunda, Atroxima afzeliana, Atroxima liberica, Badiera cubensis, Badiera fuertesii, Badiera oblongata, Badiera penaea, Badiera propinqua, Badiera virgata, Badiera subrhombifolia,

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