Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
dryadum
ID:
331887

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.Moore

Source:
wcs

Year:
1911

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 40: 93 (1911)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000331219

Common Names

  • Vangueria dryadum
  • Dryadum Vangueria
  • Vangueria Dryadum

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Synonyms

  • Lagynias dryadum Robyns [valid]

Description

Vangueria dryadum (also called Dryad's Wild Medlar, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that typically grows up to 4 m tall. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in woodlands and savannas. The leaves are simple, alternate, and ovate to oblong-lanceolate in shape. The flowers are small and white, and the fruits are globose and yellow-green.

Uses & Benefits

Vangueria dryadum is used as a traditional medicine for the treatment of fever, malaria, and stomach ache. It is also used as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Vangueria dryadum is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and slender, with a single stem and leaves that are light green in color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vangueria dryadum is a species of shrub native to Africa. It can be propagated by cuttings or by seed. To cultivate, it should be grown in a warm, sunny environment with well-draining soil. Water regularly and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer every two weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Vangueria dryadum

Vangueria dryadum is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa and Madagascar.

Vangueria dryadum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vangueria dryadum?

Vangueria dryadum

What is the family of Vangueria dryadum?

Rubiaceae

What is the common name of Vangueria dryadum?

Dryadum Vangueria

Species in the Vangueria genus

Vangueria apiculata, Vangueria bicolor, Vangueria chariensis, Vangueria cinnamomea, Vangueria cyanescens, Vangueria dryadum, Vangueria esculenta, Vangueria glabrata, Vangueria infausta, Vangueria kerstingii, Vangueria lasiantha, Vangueria latifolia, Vangueria loranthifolia, Vangueria macrocalyx, Vangueria madagascariensis, Vangueria obtusifolia, Vangueria parvifolia, Vangueria praecox, Vangueria proschii, Vangueria pygmaea, Vangueria randii, Vangueria senegalensis, Vangueria soutpansbergensis, Vangueria venosa, Vangueria volkensii, Vangueria agrestis, Vangueria albosetulosa, Vangueria bowkeri, Vangueria burnettii, Vangueria burttii, Vangueria cinerascens, Vangueria cistifolia, Vangueria coerulea, Vangueria discolor, Vangueria fulva, Vangueria fuscosetulosa, Vangueria gillettii, Vangueria gossweileri, Vangueria induta, Vangueria micropyren, Vangueria mollis, Vangueria monteiroi, Vangueria pachyantha, Vangueria pallidiflora, Vangueria psammophila, Vangueria quarrei, Vangueria rhodesiaca, Vangueria rufescens, Vangueria schliebenii, Vangueria schumanniana,

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,

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