Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
adamaouae
ID:
1330736

Status:
valid

Authors:
Onana

Source:
ipni

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Adansonia , sér. 3, 37: 107 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001343190



Common Names

  • Adamaoua Vepris
  • Vepris adamaouae
  • Adamaoua Ironwood


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Description

Vepris adamaouae (also called Adamaoua Vepris, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to Central Africa. It has an upright habit and its leaves are elliptic to ovate in shape. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as in forests and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Vepris adamaouae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, cough, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Vepris adamaouae is a small, white flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vepris adamaouae is an evergreen shrub native to Madagascar. It prefers a sunny position in well-drained soil. Propagation is by cuttings or by seed.

Where to Find Vepris adamaouae

Vepris adamaouae can be found in the tropical rainforests of Cameroon.

Vepris adamaouae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vepris adamaouae?

Vepris adamaouae

What are the common names of Vepris adamaouae?

Adamaoua Vepris

What is the natural habitat of Vepris adamaouae?

Tropical rainforests in Central and South America

Species in the Vepris genus

Vepris afzelii, Vepris bachmannii, Vepris trichocarpa, Vepris trifoliolata, Vepris welwitschii, Vepris verdoorniana, Vepris stolzii, Vepris suaveolens, Vepris felicis, Vepris heterophylla, Vepris glaberrima, Vepris elegantissima, Vepris gossweileri, Vepris grandifolia, Vepris darcyi, Vepris bilocularis, Vepris hiernii, Vepris nobilis, Vepris noldeae, Vepris louisii, Vepris lecomteana, Vepris schliebenii, Vepris peraperta, Vepris parvicalyx, Vepris spathulata, Vepris arenicola, Vepris calcicola, Vepris nitida, Vepris elliotii, Vepris sclerophylla, Vepris schmidelioides, Vepris polymorpha, Vepris louvelii, Vepris macrophylla, Vepris cauliflora, Vepris gamopetala, Vepris leandriana, Vepris dicarpella, Vepris pilosa, Vepris densiflora, Vepris humbertii, Vepris ampody, Vepris decaryana, Vepris aralioides, Vepris fitoravina, Vepris carringtoniana, Vepris reflexa, Vepris termitaria, Vepris lanceolata, Vepris zambesiaca,

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

Jean-Michel Onana (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Onana' in the authors string.