Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
volkensii
ID:
332009

Status:
valid

Authors:
K.Schum.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1895

Citation Micro:
Pflanzenw. Ost-Afrikas , C: 384 (1895)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000331341

Common Names

  • Vangueria volkensii
  • Volkens' Vangueria
  • African Medlar

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Description

Vangueria volkensii (also called Volkens' Medlar, among many other common names) is a small tree, up to 10 m tall, with a dense crown and rough bark. It is native to tropical Africa, from Nigeria to South Africa, and is found in a variety of habitats, from coastal dunes to dry bushland.

Uses & Benefits

Vangueria volkensii is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as a source of food and for its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Vangueria volkensii var. fyffei (Robyns) Verdc.
Vangueria volkensii var. kyimbilensis (Robyns) Verdc.
Vangueria volkensii var. volkensii

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: White or pale yellow, tubular, fragrant. Seed: Brown, oblong, flat. Seedlings: Oval-shaped cotyledons, hairy stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vangueria volkensii can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature plants and rooted in a sandy soil mix. They should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they are well-rooted.

Where to Find Vangueria volkensii

Vangueria volkensii is native to tropical Africa, from Senegal to Sudan and south to Angola and Mozambique.

Vangueria volkensii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vangueria volkensii?

Vangueria volkensii

What is the common name of Vangueria volkensii?

Volkens' Wild Medlar

Where is Vangueria volkensii native to?

Eastern and southern Africa

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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