Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
afzelii
ID:
419022

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Engl.) Mziray

Source:
cmp

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Symb. Bot. Upsal. 30(1): 70 (1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000418354



Common Names

  • Vepris afzelii
  • Afzelii Vepris
  • Afzelii


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Synonyms

  • Teclea afzelii Engl. [unknown]
  • Teclea acuminata Engl. [unknown]

Description

Vepris afzelii (also called Afzel's Vepris, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree, up to 15 m tall, with a greyish-brown bark. It is native to India, China, and Southeast Asia. It grows in open forests, scrub, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Vepris afzelii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its flowers are used to make herbal teas and infusions. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Vepris afzelii has small, white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and round, and its seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vepris afzelii is a woody shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or seed. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature stems and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Seeds should be sown in a light, sandy soil and kept moist until germination occurs. The plant prefers full sun to partial shade and should be protected from strong winds.

Where to Find Vepris afzelii

Vepris afzelii is native to tropical Africa.

Vepris afzelii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vepris afzelii?

Vepris afzelii

What is the family of Vepris afzelii?

Rutaceae

What is the distribution of Vepris afzelii?

India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, China, Taiwan, Japan

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2451744: Based on the initial data import
Adolf Engler (1844-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engl.' in the authors string.
William R. Mziray: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mziray' in the authors string.