Status:
valid
Authors:
(Exell & Mendonça) Mziray
Source:
cmp
Year:
1992
Citation Micro:
Symb. Bot. Upsal. 30(1): 74 (1992)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000420154
Common Names
- Vepris noldeae
- Nolde's Vepris
- Nolde's False Ash
Synonyms
- Diphasia noldeae Exell & Mendonça [unknown]
Description
Vepris noldeae (also called 'Nolde'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 noldeae has been used as a traditional medicine for treating fever, malaria, and other ailments. It has also been used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Vepris noldeae is a white-yellow color and has five petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small and have a single stem and two leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Vepris noldeae 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 noldeae
Vepris noldeae is native to tropical Africa.
Vepris noldeae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vepris noldeae?
Vepris noldeae
What is the common name of Vepris noldeae?
Nolde's vepris
What is the natural habitat of Vepris noldeae?
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
William R. Mziray: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mziray' in the authors string.