Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
glomerata
ID:
1133893

Status:
valid

Authors:
(F.Hoffm.) Engl.

Source:
tro

Year:
1895

Citation Micro:
Pflanzenw. Ost-Afrikas , C: 433 (1895)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001133231



Common Names

  • Vepris Glomerata
  • Glomerata Vepris
  • Vepris


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Description

Vepris glomerata (also called clustered vepris, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree that can reach up to 9 m in height. It is native to Madagascar and is found in dry deciduous forests, spiny bush and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Vepris glomerata is used for its medicinal properties. It is used to treat fever, headache, and stomach ailments. It is also used as an antiseptic and as a diuretic. It has been used to treat skin diseases, wounds, and ulcers.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Vepris glomerata var. glabra Kokwaro

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Vepris glomerata is a small, white, four-petalled flower with a yellow center. Its seeds are small, black and round. Its seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vepris glomerata is a species of flowering plant in the citrus family, Rutaceae. It is native to South America. It is a shrub or small tree growing to a height of 5–10 m (16–33 ft). It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained soil.

Where to Find Vepris glomerata

Vepris glomerata is found in West Africa, from Senegal to Cameroon and in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

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-28101634: Based on the initial data import
Adolf Engler (1844-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engl.' in the authors string.
Ferdinand Hoffmann (1860-1914): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Hoffm.' in the authors string.