Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
darcyi
ID:
420816

Status:
valid

Authors:
Labat, M.Pignal & O.Pascal

Source:
ksu

Year:
2005

Citation Micro:
Monogr. Syst. Bot. Missouri Bot. Gard. 104: 365 (2005)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000420148



Common Names

  • Vepris darcyi
  • Darcy's Vepris
  • Darcy's False Ash


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Description

Vepris darcyi (also called 'Darcy's Vepris', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with glossy, dark green leaves and small, white flowers. It is native to tropical Africa and grows in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Vepris darcyi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. Its leaves are edible and can be used in salads or cooked as a vegetable. It is also used medicinally to treat skin conditions.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Vepris darcyi has small, white flowers, with a diameter of about 1 cm. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and thin with a single stem and a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vepris darcyi is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from healthy stems and rooted in a moist soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Vepris darcyi

Vepris darcyi is native to tropical Africa.

Vepris darcyi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vepris darcyi?

Vepris darcyi

What is the common name of Vepris darcyi?

Darcy's vepris

What is the natural habitat of Vepris darcyi?

It is native to tropical Africa

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-Noël Labat (1959-2011): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Labat' in the authors string.
Marc M. Pignal (b.1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Pignal' in the authors string.
Olivier Pascal: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O.Pascal' in the authors string.