Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hiernii
ID:
420820

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gereau

Source:
cmp

Year:
2001

Citation Micro:
Novon 11: 43 (2001)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000420152



Common Names

  • Vepris hiernii
  • Hiern's Vepris
  • Hiern's False Ash


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Synonyms

  • Vepris angolensis (Hiern) Mziray [unknown]
  • Toddalia angolensis K.Schum. [unknown]
  • Cranzia angolensis Hiern [unknown]
  • Diphasia angolensis I.Verd. [unknown]
  • Diphasia klaineana Pierre [unknown]

Description

Vepris hiernii (also called 'Hiern'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 hiernii 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 hiernii 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 hiernii 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 hiernii

Vepris hiernii is native to tropical Africa.

Vepris hiernii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vepris hiernii?

Vepris hiernii

What is the common name of Vepris hiernii?

Hiern's vepris

What is the natural habitat of Vepris hiernii?

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