Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
esculenta
ID:
331894

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.Moore

Source:
wcs

Year:
1911

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 40: 91 (1911)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000331226

Common Names

  • Vangueria esculenta
  • Esculenta Vangueria
  • Vangueria Esculenta

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Synonyms

  • Vangueria esculenta glabra S.Moore [valid]

Description

Vangueria esculenta (also called Edible Wild Medlar, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that typically grows up to 5 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 esculenta is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Vangueria esculenta 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 esculenta can be propagated through division of the rhizomes, or by seed. It prefers a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light. It should be grown in a well-draining, coarse potting mix, and watered regularly. Fertilize every two weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Vangueria esculenta

Vangueria esculenta can be found in tropical Africa, from Nigeria to Ethiopia and south to Angola and Mozambique.

Vangueria esculenta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vangueria esculenta?

Vangueria esculenta

What is the family of Vangueria esculenta?

Rubiaceae

What is the common name of Vangueria esculenta?

Edible 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,

References