Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Species:
senegalense
ID:
523303

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Chev.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1949

Citation Micro:
Rev. Int. Bot. Appl. Agric. Trop. 29: 480 (1949)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000522635



Common Names

  • Afraurantium senegalense
  • Senegalese Afraurantium
  • Senegalese Afraurantium


Searching for Afraurantium senegalense? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Afraurantium senegalense (also called Senegal Afraurantium, among many other common names) is an evergreen tree with small, white flowers that grows in tropical regions. It is found in humid forests, on tree branches, and in shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Afraurantium senegalense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to make herbal tea and as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Afraurantium senegalense has small, white, star-shaped flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, dark brown, and have a smooth surface. Seedlings have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon and a pair of opposite, simple leaves.

Searching for Afraurantium senegalense? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Afraurantium senegalense is a small, evergreen shrub that grows in dry, rocky areas. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a light, well-drained soil. The plants should be kept in a sunny location and watered regularly.

Where to Find Afraurantium senegalense

Afraurantium senegalense is native to the tropical forests of Africa and can be found in nurseries and online retailers that specialize in exotic plants.

Afraurantium senegalense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Afraurantium senegalense?

Afraurantium senegalense

What is the family of Afraurantium senegalense?

Fabaceae

What is the common name of Afraurantium senegalense?

Senegalese afraurantium

Species in the Afraurantium genus

Species in the Rutaceae family

Acmadenia alternifolia, Acmadenia argillophila, Acmadenia baileyensis, Acmadenia bodkinii, Acmadenia burchellii, Acmadenia candida, Acmadenia densifolia, Acmadenia faucitincta, Acmadenia flaccida, Acmadenia fruticosa, Acmadenia gracilis, Acmadenia heterophylla, Acmadenia kiwanensis, Acmadenia latifolia, Acmadenia laxa, Acmadenia macradenia, Acmadenia macropetala, Acmadenia maculata, Acmadenia matroosbergensis, Acmadenia mundiana, Acmadenia nivea, Acmadenia nivenii, Acmadenia obtusata, Acmadenia patentifolia, Acmadenia rourkeana, Acmadenia rupicola, Acmadenia sheilae, Acmadenia tenax, Acmadenia teretifolia, Acmadenia tetracarpellata, Acmadenia tetragona, Acmadenia trigona, Acmadenia tenax, Acmadenia argillophila, Acmadenia macradenia, Acmadenia teretifolia, Acmadenia wittebergensis, Acradenia euodiiformis, Acradenia frankliniae, Acronychia richards-beehleri, Acronychia aberrans, Acronychia acidula, Acronychia acronychioides, Acronychia acuminata, Acronychia arfakensis, Acronychia baeuerlenii, Acronychia brassii, Acronychia carrii, Acronychia cartilaginea, Acronychia chooreechillum,

References