Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bachmannii
ID:
419510

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Engl.) Mziray

Source:
cmp

Year:
1992

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000418842



Common Names

  • Vepris bachmannii
  • Bachmann's Vepris
  • Bachmann's Ironwood


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Synonyms

  • Oricia bachmannii I.Verd. [unknown]
  • Teclea swynnertonii Baker f. [unknown]
  • Teclea bachmannii Engl. [unknown]
  • Oricia swynnertonii I.Verd. [unknown]
  • Oricia transvaalensis I.Verd. [unknown]

Description

Vepris bachmannii (also called Bachmann's ironwood, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub in the citrus family. It is native to southern Africa and grows in woodlands, savannas, and other disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Vepris bachmannii is a popular ornamental plant, used in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Vepris bachmannii has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, dark brown, and slightly curved. The seedlings are small and thin with a single, long leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vepris bachmannii is an evergreen shrub that is best propagated from cuttings. Take cuttings in the spring and root them in a mixture of sand and peat moss. Plant the rooted cuttings in a sunny location in well-drained soil. Keep the soil moist and fertilize regularly.

Where to Find Vepris bachmannii

Vepris bachmannii can be found in tropical and subtropical forests in Africa, Asia, and Australia.

Vepris bachmannii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vepris bachmannii?

Vepris bachmannii

What is the common name of Vepris bachmannii?

Bachmann's ironwood

Where is Vepris bachmannii native to?

Eastern United States

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-2452924: 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.