Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
aurantiaca
ID:
253283

Status:
valid

Authors:
(K.Krause) Sandwith

Source:
wcs

Year:
1931

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1931(10): 472. [31 Dec 1931]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000252615



Common Names

  • Appunia aurantiaca
  • Orange Appunia
  • Orange Appunia Tree


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Synonyms

  • Morinda aurantiaca (K.Krause) Steyerm. [valid]
  • Rudgea aurantiaca K.Krause [valid]

Description

Appunia aurantiaca (also called 'Orange Appunia', among many other common names) is a shrub with small, oval leaves and yellow flowers. It is native to Angola, and is found in dry, open areas such as grasslands and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Appunia aurantiaca is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating skin conditions, wounds, and infections.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Appunia aurantiaca has bright orange-yellow flowers with a yellow center. The flowers are star-shaped and have five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings have bright green leaves and a white stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Appunia aurantiaca is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 6 feet in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division of the rootball. It can also be grown from cuttings, though germination rates can be low.

Where to Find Appunia aurantiaca

Appunia aurantiaca can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa.

Appunia aurantiaca FAQ

What is the scientific name of Appunia aurantiaca?

Appunia aurantiaca

What type of plant is Appunia aurantiaca?

It is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae.

Where is Appunia aurantiaca found?

It is native to South America.

Species in the Rubiaceae family

Acranthera abbreviata, Acranthera anamallica, Acranthera athroophlebia, Acranthera atropella, Acranthera aurantiaca, Acranthera axilliflora, Acranthera bullata, Acranthera capitata, Acranthera ceylanica, Acranthera didymocarpa, Acranthera endertii, Acranthera frutescens, Acranthera grandiflora, Acranthera hallieri, Acranthera hirtostipula, Acranthera involucrata, Acranthera johannis-winkleri, Acranthera lanceolata, Acranthera longipes, Acranthera longipetiolata, Acranthera maculata, Acranthera megaphylla, Acranthera monantha, Acranthera nieuwenhuisii, Acranthera ophiorhizoides, Acranthera parviflora, Acranthera philippensis, Acranthera ruttenii, Acranthera salmonea, Acranthera siamensis, Acranthera siliquosa, Acranthera simalurensis, Acranthera sinensis, Acranthera strigosa, Acranthera tomentosa, Acranthera variegata, Acranthera velutinervia, Acranthera yatesii, Acranthera philippinensis, Acranthera burmanica, Acranthera virescens, Acranthera hoangii, Acranthera collina, Acrobotrys discolor, Acrosynanthus jamaicensis, Acrosynanthus latifolius, Acrosynanthus minor, Acrosynanthus ovatus, Acrosynanthus parvifolius, Acrosynanthus revolutus,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-13623: Based on the initial data import
Noel Yvri Sandwith (1901-1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sandwith' in the authors string.
Kurt Krause (1883-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Krause' in the authors string.