Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
borenensis
ID:
1228454

Status:
valid

Authors:
(M.G.Gilbert) Mziray

Source:
tro

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Symb. Bot. Upsal. 30(1): 71 (1992), without full basionym ref.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001227792



Common Names

  • Vepris borenensis
  • Borenensis Vepris
  • Vepris Borenensis


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Description

Vepris borenensis (also called Boren's Vepris, among many other common names) is a small tree native to tropical Africa. It has a rounded crown and can reach up to 10 m in height. It grows in tropical forests and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Vepris borenensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in shady areas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Vepris borenensis has small, yellowish-green flowers that are borne in clusters. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vepris borenensis is a perennial evergreen plant that can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 9-11. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division of the rhizomes in early spring or by seed. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame in the spring.

Where to Find Vepris borenensis

Vepris borenensis is native to East Africa and can be found in the forests of the region.

Vepris borenensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vepris borenensis?

Vepris borenensis

What are the common names of Vepris borenensis?

Boren's Ironwood, Boren's Ironwood tree

What is the natural habitat of Vepris borenensis?

Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests

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 tro-50052243: Based on the initial data import
Michael George Gilbert (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.G.Gilbert' in the authors string.
William R. Mziray: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mziray' in the authors string.