Vepris gerrardii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(I.Verd.) E.J.D.Schmidt
Source:
wcvp
Year:
2018
Citation Micro:
Trees Shrubs Mozambique 1055. 2018
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001423371
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Vepris gerrardii (also called Gerrard's Vepris, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Rutaceae family. It is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 5 m tall. It is native to South Africa, and it grows in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Vepris gerrardii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Vepris gerrardii has small white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Vepris gerrardii is a drought-tolerant, evergreen shrub that grows in dry, rocky soils. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a sandy, well-drained soil. Once established, the plant requires little maintenance.
Where to Find Vepris gerrardii
Vepris gerrardii is native to Africa.
Vepris gerrardii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vepris gerrardii?
Vepris gerrardii
What is the common name of Vepris gerrardii?
Common name of Vepris gerrardii is not known
Where is Vepris gerrardii found?
Vepris gerrardii is found in South 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
Inez Clare Verdoorn (1896-1989): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'I.Verd.' in the authors string.
E.J.D. Schmidt: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.J.D.Schmidt' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77186950-1: Based on the initial data import